Amlodipine Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,216
Total Quantity
440.3K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+56.2%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,216 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,407 to the NHS. This is 56.2% 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
671
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
701
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
717
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
715
Jul 2026
712
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,407 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.2% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +56.2% 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.