Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,686
Total Quantity
76.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,686 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,123 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,518 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,123 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,014 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.