Venlafaxine Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,235
Total Quantity
79.0K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+164.5%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 2,235 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,147 to the NHS. This is 164.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,235 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,147 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164.5% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,235 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +164.5% 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.