Venlafaxine Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
904
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+7%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 904 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,841 to the NHS. This is 7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 904 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,841 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 904 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +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.