Venlafaxine Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,223
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+44.8%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 1,223 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,697 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,697 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.