Venlafaxine Prescribing at OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
646
Total Quantity
25.5K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-23.5%
OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 646 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,936 to the NHS. This is 23.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 646 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,487 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,936 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.5% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 646 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -23.5% 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.