Venlafaxine Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,357
Total Quantity
73.7K
NHS Cost
£36.0K
vs National Avg
+60.6%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 1,357 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,009 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,357 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £36,009 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,357 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.