Escitalopram Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
303
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 303 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,140 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,140 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.