Venlafaxine Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,124

Total Quantity

32.8K

NHS Cost

£7.5K

vs National Avg

+33%

PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 1,124 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,491 to the NHS. This is 33% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,124
Total Quantity	32,820
Total NHS Cost	£7,491
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	+33%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,124 items
National average per practice	845 items
Difference	+33% 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.