Amlodipine Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,498
Total Quantity
224.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+61.5%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 8,498 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,534 to the NHS. This is 61.5% 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
770
Jun 2026
675
Jun 2026
726
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
695
Jun 2026
709
Jun 2026
698
Jun 2026
705
Jun 2026
721
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
686
Jun 2026
748
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,383 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,534 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.5% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +61.5% 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.