Venlafaxine Prescribing at WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,484
Total Quantity
43.0K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+75.7%
WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,484 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,684 to the NHS. This is 75.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,684 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.7% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +75.7% vs national average |
Explore More
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.