Escitalopram Prescribing at WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

136

Total Quantity

3,892

NHS Cost

£220

vs National Avg

-52.2%

WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 136 items of Escitalopram over the last 12 months at a cost of £220 to the NHS. This is 52.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Escitalopram is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	136
Total Quantity	3,892
Total NHS Cost	£220
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-52.2%

Escitalopram Prescribing Comparison

This practice	136 items
National average per practice	285 items
Difference	-52.2% 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.