Escitalopram Prescribing at THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

491

Total Quantity

14.2K

NHS Cost

£899

vs National Avg

+72.5%

THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE prescribed 491 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £899 to the NHS. This is 72.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	491
Total Quantity	14,154
Total NHS Cost	£899
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+72.5%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	491 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	+72.5% 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.