Venlafaxine Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,361
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+61.1%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,361 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,317 to the NHS. This is 61.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,361 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,317 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.1% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,361 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +61.1% 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.