Venlafaxine Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,676
Total Quantity
60.3K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+98.4%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,676 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,612 to the NHS. This is 98.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,676 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,298 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,612 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.4% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,676 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +98.4% 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.