Escitalopram Prescribing at THE SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

224

Total Quantity

6,216

NHS Cost

£790

vs National Avg

-21.3%

THE SURGERY prescribed 224 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £790 to the NHS. This is 21.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	224
Total Quantity	6,216
Total NHS Cost	£790
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-21.3%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	224 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-21.3% 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.