Escitalopram Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+55.3%

WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 442 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,303 to the NHS. This is 55.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items442
Total Quantity15,414
Total NHS Cost£1,303
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+55.3%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice442 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+55.3% 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.