Amlodipine Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,521
Total Quantity
293.3K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+42.9%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,521 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,050 to the NHS. This is 42.9% 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
619
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
592
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,321 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,050 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.9% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +42.9% 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.