Venlafaxine Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,689
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+99.9%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,689 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,827 to the NHS. This is 99.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,827 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.9% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +99.9% 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.