Venlafaxine Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
9,967
Total Quantity
295.5K
NHS Cost
£55.0K
vs National Avg
+1079.8%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 9,967 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £54,986 to the NHS. This is 1079.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
709
Jun 2026
790
Jun 2026
876
Jun 2026
837
Jun 2026
844
Jun 2026
915
Jun 2026
865
Jun 2026
804
Jun 2026
856
Jun 2026
783
Jun 2026
871
Jun 2026
817
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,967 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 295,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £54,986 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1079.8% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,967 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +1079.8% 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.