Venlafaxine Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,748
Total Quantity
151.1K
NHS Cost
£32.9K
vs National Avg
+462%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 4,748 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,898 to the NHS. This is 462% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
374
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,898 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +462% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +462% 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.