Escitalopram Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
9,898
NHS Cost
£562
vs National Avg
+22.3%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 348 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £562 to the NHS. This is 22.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,898 |
| Total NHS Cost | £562 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.3% |
Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 285 items |
| Difference | +22.3% 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.