Venlafaxine Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,945
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+130.2%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 1,945 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,536 to the NHS. This is 130.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,536 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.2% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +130.2% 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.