Amlodipine Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
27,201
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£25.3K
vs National Avg
+417%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 27,201 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,308 to the NHS. This is 417% 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
2,112
Jun 2026
2,200
Jun 2026
2,330
Jun 2026
2,237
Jun 2026
2,221
Jun 2026
2,310
Jun 2026
2,285
Jun 2026
2,255
Jun 2026
2,425
Jun 2026
2,155
Jun 2026
2,441
Jun 2026
2,230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 27,201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,123,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,308 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +417% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 27,201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +417% 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.