Amlodipine Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,311
Total Quantity
262.8K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+58%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,311 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,289 to the NHS. This is 58% 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
789
Jul 2026
612
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
685
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
714
Jul 2026
696
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
716
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,289 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +58% 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.