Escitalopram Prescribing at WESTBANK PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
671
Total Quantity
23.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+135.8%
WESTBANK PRACTICE prescribed 671 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 135.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,852 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,511 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.8% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +135.8% 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.