Venlafaxine Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,025
Total Quantity
38.8K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 1,025 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,517 to the NHS. This is 21.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,803 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,517 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.