Amlodipine Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,887
Total Quantity
268.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+49.9%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 7,887 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,263 to the NHS. This is 49.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
686
Jun 2026
660
Jun 2026
628
Jun 2026
681
Jun 2026
649
Jun 2026
687
Jun 2026
666
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
666
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,887 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,761 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,263 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.9% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,887 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +49.9% 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.