Escitalopram Prescribing at UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

108

Total Quantity

3,500

NHS Cost

£229

vs National Avg

-62.1%

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 108 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £229 to the NHS. This is 62.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	108
Total Quantity	3,500
Total NHS Cost	£229
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-62.1%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	108 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-62.1% 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.