Venlafaxine Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,486
Total Quantity
58.3K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+75.9%
MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 1,486 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,732 to the NHS. This is 75.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,308 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,732 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.9% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +75.9% 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.