Amlodipine Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
12,928
Total Quantity
350.1K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+145.7%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 12,928 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,123 to the NHS. This is 145.7% 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
1,127
Jul 2026
1,012
Jul 2026
1,068
Jul 2026
1,072
Jul 2026
1,087
Jul 2026
1,025
Jul 2026
1,063
Jul 2026
1,108
Jul 2026
1,112
Jul 2026
1,035
Jul 2026
1,134
Jul 2026
1,085
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 350,079 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,123 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.7% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +145.7% 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.