Venlafaxine Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
890
Total Quantity
44.7K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+5.3%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 890 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,192 to the NHS. This is 5.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,192 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.3% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +5.3% 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.