Venlafaxine Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,830
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+116.6%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 1,830 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,191 to the NHS. This is 116.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,191 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.6% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +116.6% 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.