Venlafaxine Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
772
Total Quantity
22.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-8.6%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 772 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,695 to the NHS. This is 8.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 772 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,695 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.6% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 772 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -8.6% 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.