Escitalopram Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
269
Total Quantity
5,111
NHS Cost
£357
vs National Avg
-5.5%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 269 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £357 to the NHS. This is 5.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £357 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -5.5% 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.