Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,746
Total Quantity
273.1K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+78.3%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,746 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,488 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
295
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,746 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,488 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.3% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,746 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | +78.3% 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.