Venlafaxine Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-35.5%
ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 545 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,146 to the NHS. This is 35.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,725 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,146 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.5% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -35.5% 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.