Venlafaxine Prescribing at CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
993
Total Quantity
34.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+17.5%
CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 993 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,985 to the NHS. This is 17.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,985 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.5% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +17.5% 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.