Amlodipine Prescribing at POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,039
Total Quantity
218.7K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,039 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,034 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
546
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 218,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,034 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.