Venlafaxine Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,396
Total Quantity
262.3K
NHS Cost
£43.3K
vs National Avg
+657.1%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,396 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £43,250 to the NHS. This is 657.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
512
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,396 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £43,250 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +657.1% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,396 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +657.1% 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.