Amlodipine Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,583
Total Quantity
324.5K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+63.1%
DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,583 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,179 to the NHS. This is 63.1% 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
739
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
760
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
738
Jul 2026
704
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
719
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,547 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,179 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.1% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +63.1% 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.