Amlodipine Prescribing at DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,120
Total Quantity
182.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-2.7%
DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER prescribed 5,120 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,151 to the NHS. This is 2.7% 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
443
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
438
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,151 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.7% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | -2.7% 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.