Fluoxetine hydrochloride
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
7.5M
NHS Cost
£12.7M
Practices
7,364
Avg per Practice
1,014
Overview
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,364 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,468,015 items were prescribed at a total cost of £12,747,515 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antidepressant drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
637,818
Jun 2026
595,371
Jun 2026
646,681
Jun 2026
620,477
Jun 2026
609,423
Jun 2026
644,824
Jun 2026
616,755
Jun 2026
631,287
Jun 2026
650,965
Jun 2026
579,660
Jun 2026
612,838
Jun 2026
611,130
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 324.2K | 183 | 1,772 | +74.7% ▲ |
| NE | 305.6K | 145 | 2,108 | +107.8% ▲ |
| B | 190.2K | 273 | 697 | -31.3% ▼ |
| M | 181.2K | 184 | 985 | -2.9% ▼ |
| L | 167.9K | 149 | 1,127 | +11.1% ▲ |
| NG | 167.3K | 139 | 1,204 | +18.7% ▲ |
| PE | 165.0K | 98 | 1,684 | +66.0% ▲ |
| TS | 162.7K | 76 | 2,141 | +111.2% ▲ |
| DN | 159.1K | 101 | 1,575 | +55.3% ▲ |
| LE | 142.8K | 139 | 1,028 | +1.3% vs avg |
| NR | 138.9K | 77 | 1,804 | +77.9% ▲ |
| LS | 118.0K | 92 | 1,283 | +26.5% ▲ |
| NN | 117.0K | 69 | 1,696 | +67.3% ▲ |
| CV | 112.8K | 130 | 868 | -14.4% ▼ |
| PO | 112.3K | 66 | 1,702 | +67.8% ▲ |
| DE | 108.9K | 89 | 1,224 | +20.7% ▲ |
| CH | 107.9K | 78 | 1,383 | +36.4% ▲ |
| WF | 102.4K | 64 | 1,600 | +57.8% ▲ |
| ST | 100.9K | 95 | 1,063 | +4.8% ▲ |
| BN | 98.5K | 78 | 1,262 | +24.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 14,348 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 14,290 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 11,192 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antidepressant drugs
- Paragraph: Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
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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.