Venlafaxine Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,902
Total Quantity
74.1K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+125.1%

THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,902 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,492 to the NHS. This is 125.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
142

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,902
Total Quantity74,086
Total NHS Cost£18,492
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+125.1%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,902 items
National average per practice845 items
Difference+125.1% vs national average
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.