Escitalopram Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
533
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+87.3%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 533 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,438 to the NHS. This is 87.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 533 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,438 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 533 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +87.3% 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.