Escitalopram Prescribing at WHITCHURCH SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,045
Total Quantity
30.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+267.2%
WHITCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 1,045 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,074 to the NHS. This is 267.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,074 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +267.2% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +267.2% 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.