Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,368
Total Quantity
165.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+60.3%

NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,368 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,195 to the NHS. This is 60.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
283

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,368
Total Quantity165,707
Total NHS Cost£3,195
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+60.3%

Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,368 items
National average per practice2,101 items
Difference+60.3% 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.