Amlodipine Prescribing at DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,456
Total Quantity
150.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-15.3%
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,456 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,741 to the NHS. This is 15.3% 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
388
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
377
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,741 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.