Escitalopram Prescribing at THE MEADS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
507
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£863
vs National Avg
+78.1%
THE MEADS SURGERY prescribed 507 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £863 to the NHS. This is 78.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £863 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +78.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.