Escitalopram Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
126
Total Quantity
4,022
NHS Cost
£220
vs National Avg
-55.7%

WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 126 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £220 to the NHS. This is 55.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items126
Total Quantity4,022
Total NHS Cost£220
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-55.7%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice126 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-55.7% 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.