Amlodipine Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,380
Total Quantity
218.7K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,380 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,191 to the NHS. This is 21.3% 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
486
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
570
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 218,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,191 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.