Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,753
Total Quantity
72.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-16.5%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,753 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,392 to the NHS. This is 16.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,392 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.5% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | -16.5% 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.