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 Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,303 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +55.3% 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.