Venlafaxine Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
650
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-23.1%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 650 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,930 to the NHS. This is 23.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,930 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.1% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -23.1% 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.