Amlodipine Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
15,007
Total Quantity
426.3K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+185.2%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 15,007 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,495 to the NHS. This is 185.2% 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
1,238
Jul 2026
1,199
Jul 2026
1,331
Jul 2026
1,278
Jul 2026
1,238
Jul 2026
1,275
Jul 2026
1,232
Jul 2026
1,249
Jul 2026
1,310
Jul 2026
1,150
Jul 2026
1,216
Jul 2026
1,291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,007 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 426,329 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,495 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.2% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,007 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +185.2% 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.