Venlafaxine Prescribing at MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,087

Total Quantity

37.8K

NHS Cost

£8.0K

vs National Avg

+28.7%

MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,087 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,975 to the NHS. This is 28.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

109

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,087
Total Quantity	37,794
Total NHS Cost	£7,975
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+28.7%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,087 items
National average per practice	845 items
Difference	+28.7% 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.