Venlafaxine Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
604
Total Quantity
21.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-28.5%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 604 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,064 to the NHS. This is 28.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 604 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,427 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,064 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.5% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 604 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -28.5% 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.