Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,976
Total Quantity
256.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+89.3%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 3,976 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,082 to the NHS. This is 89.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,976 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 256,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,082 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.3% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,976 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | +89.3% 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.