Sertraline hydrochloride Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,991
Total Quantity
204.3K
NHS Cost
£32.8K
vs National Avg
+57.6%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 4,991 items of Sertraline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,849 to the NHS. This is 57.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sertraline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
424
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,991 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,849 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.6% |
Sertraline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,991 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,167 items |
| Difference | +57.6% 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.