Venlafaxine Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,522
Total Quantity
58.9K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+80.2%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,522 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,589 to the NHS. This is 80.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,522 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,926 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,589 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.2% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,522 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +80.2% 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.