Venlafaxine Prescribing at DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,099

Total Quantity

32.0K

NHS Cost

£7.1K

vs National Avg

+30.1%

DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY prescribed 1,099 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,061 to the NHS. This is 30.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

121

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,099
Total Quantity	31,972
Total NHS Cost	£7,061
Presentations	13 different forms
vs National Average	+30.1%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,099 items
National average per practice	845 items
Difference	+30.1% 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.