Venlafaxine Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,045

Total Quantity

38.4K

NHS Cost

£6.4K

vs National Avg

+23.7%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,045 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,442 to the NHS. This is 23.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,045
Total Quantity	38,436
Total NHS Cost	£6,442
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+23.7%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,045 items
National average per practice	845 items
Difference	+23.7% 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.