Amlodipine Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
9,014
Total Quantity
252.5K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+71.3%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,014 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,588 to the NHS. This is 71.3% 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
761
Jul 2026
742
Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
781
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
747
Jul 2026
748
Jul 2026
792
Jul 2026
825
Jul 2026
697
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
766
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,588 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.3% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +71.3% 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.