Amitriptyline hydrochloride
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
16.2M
NHS Cost
£16.8M
Practices
7,716
Avg per Practice
2,101
Overview
Amitriptyline hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,716 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 16,207,391 items were prescribed at a total cost of £16,819,689 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antidepressant drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,380,837
Jun 2026
1,281,372
Jun 2026
1,395,393
Jun 2026
1,342,592
Jun 2026
1,317,419
Jun 2026
1,399,321
Jun 2026
1,340,938
Jun 2026
1,374,952
Jun 2026
1,411,631
Jun 2026
1,260,250
Jun 2026
1,342,170
Jun 2026
1,347,101
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 639.6K | 191 | 3,349 | +59.4% ▲ |
| B | 479.6K | 291 | 1,648 | -21.5% ▼ |
| NE | 467.4K | 158 | 2,959 | +40.8% ▲ |
| NG | 430.6K | 148 | 2,910 | +38.5% ▲ |
| PE | 415.7K | 105 | 3,959 | +88.5% ▲ |
| M | 375.3K | 196 | 1,915 | -8.8% ▼ |
| DN | 366.7K | 106 | 3,459 | +64.7% ▲ |
| LE | 298.4K | 142 | 2,102 | +0.0% vs avg |
| NR | 280.8K | 77 | 3,646 | +73.6% ▲ |
| TS | 270.9K | 80 | 3,386 | +61.2% ▲ |
| LS | 269.5K | 98 | 2,750 | +30.9% ▲ |
| PO | 262.3K | 69 | 3,801 | +81.0% ▲ |
| L | 260.3K | 152 | 1,712 | -18.5% ▼ |
| CV | 259.2K | 124 | 2,091 | -0.5% vs avg |
| E | 248.9K | 159 | 1,565 | -25.5% ▼ |
| BS | 245.8K | 81 | 3,034 | +44.4% ▲ |
| NN | 239.2K | 72 | 3,323 | +58.2% ▲ |
| IP | 234.4K | 64 | 3,662 | +74.3% ▲ |
| DE | 228.9K | 94 | 2,436 | +15.9% ▲ |
| CM | 215.5K | 82 | 2,628 | +25.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 24,234 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 22,300 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 21,700 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antidepressant drugs
- Paragraph: Tricyclic and related antidepressant drugs
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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.