Escitalopram Prescribing at VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
755
Total Quantity
25.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+165.3%
VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 755 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 165.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +165.3% vs national average |
Explore More
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.