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 Items2,426
Total Quantity49,930
Total NHS Cost£3,209
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+752.4%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,426 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+752.4% 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.