Amlodipine Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,454
Total Quantity
305.4K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+22.7%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,454 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,640 to the NHS. This is 22.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
554
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
561
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
557
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 305,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,640 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.7% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,454 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +22.7% 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.