Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,557
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,557 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,289 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,289 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,014 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.