Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,315
Total Quantity
167.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,315 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,215 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
254
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 167,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,215 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.