Escitalopram Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
143
Total Quantity
1,988
NHS Cost
£119
vs National Avg
-49.8%

WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 143 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £119 to the NHS. This is 49.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items143
Total Quantity1,988
Total NHS Cost£119
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-49.8%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice143 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-49.8% 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.