Escitalopram 5mg tablets
BNF presentation 0403030X0AAACAC within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0403030X0AAACAC
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
91,189
NHS spend (£)
£273,747.42
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 13,281 |
| February 2025 | 207 |
| December 2024 | 4,166 |
| November 2024 | 13,869 |
| October 2024 | 14,035 |
| September 2024 | 99 |
| August 2024 | 1,128 |
| July 2024 | 14,058 |
| May 2024 | 4,121 |
| July 2021 | 4,850 |
| June 2021 | 3,169 |
| December 2020 | 8,640 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 300 | No data available |
|
Munro Medical Centre
ODS C83022
|
195 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
|
Hawthorn Medical Practice
ODS C83045
|
183 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 169 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 147 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 145 | No data available |
|
Atlantic Medical Group
ODS L82038
|
135 | 11N - CORNWALL & THE ISLES OF SCILLY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 133 | No data available |
|
St Georges Medical Centre
ODS G82057
|
132 | 91Q - KENT AND MEDWAY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 131 | No data available |