Escitalopram Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
783
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+175.1%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 783 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,238 to the NHS. This is 175.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,238 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +175.1% 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.