Venlafaxine Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,416
Total Quantity
71.7K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+186%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 2,416 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,897 to the NHS. This is 186% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,719 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,897 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +186% 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.