Amlodipine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,390
Total Quantity
245.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+40.5%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 7,390 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,190 to the NHS. This is 40.5% 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
649
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
627
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
657
Jun 2026
646
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
637
Jun 2026
700
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,190 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.5% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +40.5% 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.