Escitalopram Prescribing at WATERINGBURY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
876
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+207.8%
WATERINGBURY prescribed 876 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,995 to the NHS. This is 207.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,995 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +207.8% 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.