Venlafaxine Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,127
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+33.4%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,127 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,362 to the NHS. This is 33.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,127 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,301 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,362 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.4% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,127 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +33.4% 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.