Escitalopram Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
858
Total Quantity
23.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+201.5%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 858 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 201.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 858 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 858 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +201.5% 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.