Amlodipine Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,180
Total Quantity
412.6K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+188.5%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 15,180 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,438 to the NHS. This is 188.5% 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
1,298
Jul 2026
1,165
Jul 2026
1,291
Jul 2026
1,254
Jul 2026
1,242
Jul 2026
1,254
Jul 2026
1,256
Jul 2026
1,320
Jul 2026
1,319
Jul 2026
1,147
Jul 2026
1,321
Jul 2026
1,313
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 412,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,438 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +188.5% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +188.5% 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.