Venlafaxine Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
389
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-54%
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 389 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,556 to the NHS. This is 54% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,228 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,556 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -54% 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.