Escitalopram Prescribing at WATLING STREET SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
5,385
NHS Cost
£362
vs National Avg
-22.7%

WATLING STREET SURGERY prescribed 220 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £362 to the NHS. This is 22.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items220
Total Quantity5,385
Total NHS Cost£362
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-22.7%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice220 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference-22.7% 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.