Amlodipine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,593
Total Quantity
197.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 6,593 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,813 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
583
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 197,589 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,813 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.