Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP

Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
5,356
Total Quantity
373.4K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+155%

THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 5,356 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,461 to the NHS. This is 155% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
456

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,356
Total Quantity373,364
Total NHS Cost£7,461
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+155%

Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,356 items
National average per practice2,101 items
Difference+155% vs national average
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.