Amlodipine Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
13,257
Total Quantity
400.8K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+152%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 13,257 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,381 to the NHS. This is 152% 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
1,183
Jul 2026
1,015
Jul 2026
1,124
Jul 2026
1,145
Jul 2026
1,051
Jul 2026
1,154
Jul 2026
1,032
Jul 2026
1,141
Jul 2026
1,158
Jul 2026
1,027
Jul 2026
1,086
Jul 2026
1,141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,381 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +152% 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.