Venlafaxine Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,197

Total Quantity

32.9K

NHS Cost

£6.5K

vs National Avg

+41.7%

WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 1,197 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,501 to the NHS. This is 41.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

121

Jul 2026

109

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,197
Total Quantity	32,885
Total NHS Cost	£6,501
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+41.7%

Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,197 items
National average per practice	845 items
Difference	+41.7% 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.