Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,870
Total Quantity
86.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+84.4%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 1,870 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,064 to the NHS. This is 84.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,870 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,064 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.4% |
Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,870 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,014 items |
| Difference | +84.4% 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.