Venlafaxine Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,256
Total Quantity
46.4K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+48.7%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 1,256 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,067 to the NHS. This is 48.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,067 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.7% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +48.7% 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.