Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,465
Total Quantity
176.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+65%

PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,465 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,605 to the NHS. This is 65% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
272

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,465
Total Quantity176,845
Total NHS Cost£3,605
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+65%

Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,465 items
National average per practice2,101 items
Difference+65% vs national average
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.