Escitalopram Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
496
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£834
vs National Avg
+74.3%

WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 496 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £834 to the NHS. This is 74.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37

Prescribing Details

Total Items496
Total Quantity13,699
Total NHS Cost£834
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+74.3%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice496 items
National average per practice285 items
Difference+74.3% vs national average
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.