Venlafaxine Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,004
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+18.8%

MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 1,004 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,545 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
73

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,004
Total Quantity34,603
Total NHS Cost£8,545
Presentations18 different forms
vs National Average+18.8%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,004 items
National average per practice845 items
Difference+18.8% vs national average
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.