Escitalopram Prescribing at WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
655
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+130.1%
WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 655 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 130.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,880 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.1% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +130.1% 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.