Venlafaxine Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,159
Total Quantity
40.9K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+37.2%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,159 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,124 to the NHS. This is 37.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,124 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.2% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +37.2% 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.