Escitalopram Prescribing at WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
949
Total Quantity
27.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+233.4%
WHITTAKER LANE MED CENTRE prescribed 949 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,714 to the NHS. This is 233.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,714 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +233.4% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +233.4% 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.