Amlodipine Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
9,523
Total Quantity
340.2K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+81%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 9,523 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,670 to the NHS. This is 81% 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
822
Jul 2026
759
Jul 2026
826
Jul 2026
799
Jul 2026
746
Jul 2026
766
Jul 2026
782
Jul 2026
797
Jul 2026
853
Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
860
Jul 2026
779
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 340,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,670 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +81% 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.