Escitalopram Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
8,647
NHS Cost
£526
vs National Avg
-16.4%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 238 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £526 to the NHS. This is 16.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £526 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -16.4% 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.