Venlafaxine Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,305
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,305 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,757 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,305 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,757 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,305 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.