Escitalopram Prescribing at VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
367
Total Quantity
13.5K
NHS Cost
£844
vs National Avg
+29%
VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 367 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £844 to the NHS. This is 29% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,495 |
| Total NHS Cost | £844 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +29% 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.