Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,727
Total Quantity
86.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+70.3%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,727 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,580 to the NHS. This is 70.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,727 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,580 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.3% |
Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,727 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,014 items |
| Difference | +70.3% 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.