Amlodipine Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,725
Total Quantity
294.0K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+27.8%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,725 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,125 to the NHS. This is 27.8% 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
612
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
564
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,019 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,125 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.8% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +27.8% 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.