Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,490
Total Quantity
249.2K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+113.8%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,490 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,064 to the NHS. This is 113.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
365
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,064 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.8% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | +113.8% 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.