Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,491
Total Quantity
195.9K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+66.2%

NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 3,491 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,732 to the NHS. This is 66.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
263

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,491
Total Quantity195,908
Total NHS Cost£3,732
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+66.2%

Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,491 items
National average per practice2,101 items
Difference+66.2% vs national average
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.