Amlodipine Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,592
Total Quantity
127.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,592 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,457 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
370
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,592 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,457 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,592 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.