Escitalopram Prescribing at THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+68.3%
THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 479 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,509 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,509 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +68.3% 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.