Escitalopram Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
481
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£946
vs National Avg
+69%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 481 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £946 to the NHS. This is 69% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £946 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +69% 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.