Venlafaxine 75mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Venlafaxine 75mg is an SNRI antidepressant for depression and anxiety disorders, with a Drug Tariff price of approximately £1.20 per pack.
How much does Venlafaxine 75mg cost on the NHS?
Venlafaxine 75mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately £1.20 for a 28-capsules pack — a full month's supply. Yet NHS patients in England pay a flat £9.90 per item. With 7m items dispensed in 2024/25, Venlafaxine is one of the most prescribed drugs in England. Through RepeatsDirect, patients can access the same medication privately for £5.50/month.
How much does Venlafaxine 75mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Venlafaxine 75mg at approximately £1.20 per 28-capsules pack. This is the price the NHS pays pharmacies for the drug itself. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 covers this drug cost plus dispensing fees, administration, and a contribution to NHS services — but for cheap generic drugs, it represents a significant markup.
Drug Tariff cost
£1.20
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
725% markup
Our price
£5.50
via private Rx
Venlafaxine has approximately 7m items dispensed annually in England (NHSBSA PCA 2024/25).
What is Venlafaxine used for?
Venlafaxine is an SNRI (serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant used for major depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia. The 75mg modified-release dose is a standard dose providing once-daily dosing convenience.
The Drug Tariff price for Venlafaxine 75mg MR capsules (28 pack) is approximately £1.20. Even at this higher tariff price, the NHS charge of £9.90 is over eight times the drug cost.
RepeatsDirect can supply Venlafaxine 75mg for £5.50 per month via private prescription from our pharmacist independent prescriber.
How can you save money on Venlafaxine 75mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Venlafaxine 75mg and pay significantly less. Through RepeatsDirect, a qualified pharmacist independent prescriber conducts a short clinical review and issues a private prescription. You pay £5.50 per month — saving £4.40 per month, or £52.80 per year.
| Option | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| NHS prescription charge | £9.90 | £118.80 |
| RepeatsDirect (private Rx) | £5.50 | £66.00 |
| Annual PPC (unlimited NHS Rx) | £9.54/mo avg | £114.50 |
A PPC is better value if you pay for 12+ items per year. RepeatsDirect is better value if you pay for fewer items or only want to switch the cheapest drugs.
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