Escitalopram Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
222
Total Quantity
5,159
NHS Cost
£342
vs National Avg
-22%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 222 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £342 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,159 |
| Total NHS Cost | £342 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | -22% 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.