Amlodipine Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,150
Total Quantity
70.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-59.1%
DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,150 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,742 to the NHS. This is 59.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,150 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,742 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.1% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,150 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | -59.1% 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.