Venlafaxine Prescribing at BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,227

Total Quantity

54.4K

NHS Cost

£6.8K

vs National Avg

+45.2%

BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,227 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,807 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

121

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,227
Total Quantity	54,430
Total NHS Cost	£6,807
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+45.2%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,227 items
National average per practice	845 items
Difference	+45.2% 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.