Amlodipine Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
20,088
Total Quantity
548.5K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+281.8%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 20,088 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,497 to the NHS. This is 281.8% 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
1,773
Jun 2026
1,637
Jun 2026
1,696
Jun 2026
1,706
Jun 2026
1,594
Jun 2026
1,657
Jun 2026
1,627
Jun 2026
1,678
Jun 2026
1,821
Jun 2026
1,555
Jun 2026
1,742
Jun 2026
1,602
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 20,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 548,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,497 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +281.8% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 20,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +281.8% 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.