Amlodipine Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,604
Total Quantity
305.2K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+63.5%
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,604 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,706 to the NHS. This is 63.5% 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
713
Jul 2026
687
Jul 2026
759
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
708
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
778
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
760
Jul 2026
675
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,604 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 305,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,706 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.5% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,604 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +63.5% 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.