Venlafaxine Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,751
Total Quantity
71.2K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+107.3%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,751 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,729 to the NHS. This is 107.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,729 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.3% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +107.3% 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.