Mirtazapine Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,937
Total Quantity
31.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+13.2%

BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,937 items of Mirtazapine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,262 to the NHS. This is 13.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Mirtazapine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
170

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,937
Total Quantity31,572
Total NHS Cost£1,262
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+13.2%

Mirtazapine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,937 items
National average per practice1,711 items
Difference+13.2% 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.