Escitalopram Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,423
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+400%
TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,423 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,872 to the NHS. This is 400% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,294 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,872 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +400% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +400% 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.