Venlafaxine Prescribing at DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,009
Total Quantity
41.1K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+19.4%
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,009 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,653 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,653 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.4% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +19.4% 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.