Venlafaxine Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,470
Total Quantity
59.2K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+74%

ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,470 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,400 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,470
Total Quantity59,173
Total NHS Cost£12,400
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+74%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,470 items
National average per practice845 items
Difference+74% 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.