Amlodipine Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,322
Total Quantity
257.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+58.2%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,322 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,579 to the NHS. This is 58.2% 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
742
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
696
Jul 2026
690
Jul 2026
699
Jul 2026
733
Jul 2026
709
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
626
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,322 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 257,485 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,579 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.2% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,322 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +58.2% 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.