Escitalopram Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,222
Total Quantity
45.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+329.4%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,222 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,840 to the NHS. This is 329.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,840 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +329.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +329.4% 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.