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 Items1,686
Total Quantity76,518
Total NHS Cost£2,123
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+66.3%

Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,686 items
National average per practice1,014 items
Difference+66.3% 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.