Escitalopram Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
368
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£718
vs National Avg
+29.3%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 368 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £718 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £718 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.