Escitalopram Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,426
Total Quantity
49.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+752.4%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,426 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,209 to the NHS. This is 752.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,209 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +752.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +752.4% 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.