Venlafaxine Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
475
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-43.8%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 475 items of Venlafaxine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,338 to the NHS. This is 43.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Venlafaxine is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,338 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.8% |
Venlafaxine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 845 items |
| Difference | -43.8% 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.