Amlodipine Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,932
Total Quantity
266.6K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+69.8%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 8,932 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,493 to the NHS. This is 69.8% 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
746
Jun 2026
705
Jun 2026
737
Jun 2026
757
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
704
Jun 2026
758
Jun 2026
776
Jun 2026
794
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
801
Jun 2026
741
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,932 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,493 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.8% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,932 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +69.8% 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.