Venlafaxine Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
-41.5%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 494 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,913 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,383 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,913 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.5% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -41.5% 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.