Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,542
Total Quantity
68.1K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+52.1%

NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,542 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,689 to the NHS. This is 52.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,542
Total Quantity68,109
Total NHS Cost£2,689
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+52.1%

Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,542 items
National average per practice1,014 items
Difference+52.1% 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.