Amlodipine Prescribing at ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,905
Total Quantity
154.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-25.8%
ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,905 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,632 to the NHS. This is 25.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,905 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,632 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.8% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,905 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | -25.8% 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.