Escitalopram Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
641
Total Quantity
25.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+125.2%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 641 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,581 to the NHS. This is 125.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,983 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,581 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +125.2% 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.