Venlafaxine Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,568
Total Quantity
59.9K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+85.6%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,568 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,740 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,740 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.6% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | +85.6% 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.