Amlodipine Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,821
Total Quantity
314.9K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+29.6%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,821 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,710 to the NHS. This is 29.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
589
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,895 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,710 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.6% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +29.6% 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.