Escitalopram Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
648
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+127.7%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 648 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,356 to the NHS. This is 127.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,455 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,356 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.7% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +127.7% 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.