Venlafaxine Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,138
Total Quantity
85.1K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+271.4%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,138 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,508 to the NHS. This is 271.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,138 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,508 |
| Presentations | 25 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.4% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,138 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +271.4% 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.