Venlafaxine Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,046
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+23.8%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,046 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,515 to the NHS. This is 23.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,046 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,515 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.8% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,046 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +23.8% 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.