Amlodipine Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,721
Total Quantity
251.7K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+46.7%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,721 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,957 to the NHS. This is 46.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Amlodipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
628
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
660
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,957 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.7% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +46.7% vs national average |
Explore More
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.