Amlodipine
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
39.8M
NHS Cost
£30.4M
Practices
7,565
Avg per Practice
5,261
Overview
Amlodipine is prescribed by 7,565 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 39,802,194 items were prescribed at a total cost of £30,403,486 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
3,372,839
Jun 2026
3,129,316
Jun 2026
3,411,095
Jun 2026
3,289,476
Jun 2026
3,201,384
Jun 2026
3,407,152
Jun 2026
3,279,981
Jun 2026
3,389,858
Jun 2026
3,470,007
Jun 2026
3,124,969
Jun 2026
3,342,018
Jun 2026
3,372,049
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1.2M | 183 | 6,687 | +27.1% ▲ |
| B | 1.2M | 282 | 4,251 | -19.2% ▼ |
| NE | 1.0M | 150 | 6,778 | +28.8% ▲ |
| PE | 948.3K | 99 | 9,579 | +82.1% ▲ |
| NG | 931.2K | 145 | 6,422 | +22.1% ▲ |
| LE | 926.2K | 139 | 6,663 | +26.6% ▲ |
| M | 888.5K | 192 | 4,628 | -12.0% ▼ |
| E | 860.4K | 156 | 5,515 | +4.8% ▲ |
| NN | 752.1K | 70 | 10.7K | +104.2% ▲ |
| DN | 714.0K | 99 | 7,212 | +37.1% ▲ |
| CV | 694.7K | 121 | 5,741 | +9.1% ▲ |
| L | 666.6K | 152 | 4,386 | -16.6% ▼ |
| N | 627.7K | 128 | 4,904 | -6.8% ▼ |
| TS | 609.8K | 79 | 7,719 | +46.7% ▲ |
| SE | 576.7K | 124 | 4,651 | -11.6% ▼ |
| CM | 564.7K | 84 | 6,723 | +27.8% ▲ |
| LS | 555.1K | 97 | 5,723 | +8.8% ▲ |
| SW | 536.3K | 121 | 4,432 | -15.8% ▼ |
| ST | 529.4K | 90 | 5,882 | +11.8% ▲ |
| BS | 528.4K | 82 | 6,443 | +22.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 71,600 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 61,703 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 45,816 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
- Paragraph: Calcium-channel blockers
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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.