Escitalopram Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
381
Total Quantity
5,334
NHS Cost
£346
vs National Avg
+33.9%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 381 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £346 to the NHS. This is 33.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £346 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.9% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +33.9% 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.