Amlodipine Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
9,621
Total Quantity
396.4K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+82.9%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 9,621 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,216 to the NHS. This is 82.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
845
Jun 2026
755
Jun 2026
802
Jun 2026
799
Jun 2026
776
Jun 2026
801
Jun 2026
785
Jun 2026
801
Jun 2026
833
Jun 2026
728
Jun 2026
863
Jun 2026
833
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,621 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,413 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,216 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.9% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,621 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +82.9% 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.