Venlafaxine Prescribing at LEEK HEALTH CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,213
Total Quantity
38.4K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+43.6%

LEEK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,213 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,566 to the NHS. This is 43.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,213
Total Quantity38,356
Total NHS Cost£12,566
Presentations19 different forms
vs National Average+43.6%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,213 items
National average per practice845 items
Difference+43.6% vs national average
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.