Amlodipine Prescribing at DARLASTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,958
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-62.8%

DARLASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,958 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,700 to the NHS. This is 62.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
169

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,958
Total Quantity72,683
Total NHS Cost£1,700
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-62.8%

Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,958 items
National average per practice5,261 items
Difference-62.8% vs national average
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.