Amlodipine Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
9,528
Total Quantity
299.5K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+81.1%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,528 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,519 to the NHS. This is 81.1% 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
825
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
746
Jul 2026
852
Jul 2026
808
Jul 2026
775
Jul 2026
813
Jul 2026
761
Jul 2026
787
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
834
Jul 2026
787
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,509 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,519 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.1% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +81.1% 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.