Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,275
Total Quantity
142.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+8.3%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 2,275 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,832 to the NHS. This is 8.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,832 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.3% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | +8.3% 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.