Amlodipine Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,602
Total Quantity
245.4K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,602 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,784 to the NHS. This is 6.5% 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
483
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
489
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,602 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,784 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,602 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.