Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,815
Total Quantity
101.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+177.6%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 2,815 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,154 to the NHS. This is 177.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
238

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,815
Total Quantity101,717
Total NHS Cost£4,154
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+177.6%

Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,815 items
National average per practice1,014 items
Difference+177.6% vs national average
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.