Venlafaxine Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,006
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+19.1%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,006 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,596 to the NHS. This is 19.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,596 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.1% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +19.1% 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.