Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,291
Total Quantity
154.3K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+224.5%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,291 items of Fluoxetine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,108 to the NHS. This is 224.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Fluoxetine hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
254
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,291 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,265 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,108 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +224.5% |
Fluoxetine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,291 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,014 items |
| Difference | +224.5% 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.