Venlafaxine Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,121

Total Quantity

44.5K

NHS Cost

£9.5K

vs National Avg

+32.7%

SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,121 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,483 to the NHS. This is 32.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,121
Total Quantity	44,455
Total NHS Cost	£9,483
Presentations	20 different forms
vs National Average	+32.7%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,121 items
National average per practice	845 items
Difference	+32.7% 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.