Venlafaxine Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,196
Total Quantity
110.1K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+278.3%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,196 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,746 to the NHS. This is 278.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,196 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,118 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,746 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +278.3% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,196 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +278.3% 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.