Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,756
Total Quantity
176.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+78.8%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 3,756 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,592 to the NHS. This is 78.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
302
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 176,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,592 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.8% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | +78.8% 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.