Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at VEL SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,355
Total Quantity
54.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+33.6%

VEL SURGERY prescribed 1,355 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,714 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,355
Total Quantity54,664
Total NHS Cost£1,714
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+33.6%

Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,355 items
National average per practice1,014 items
Difference+33.6% 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.