Escitalopram Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
340
Total Quantity
8,816
NHS Cost
£557
vs National Avg
+19.5%

WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 340 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £557 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items340
Total Quantity8,816
Total NHS Cost£557
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+19.5%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice340 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+19.5% vs national average
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.