Amlodipine Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
10,628
Total Quantity
310.8K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+102%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 10,628 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,995 to the NHS. This is 102% 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
923
Jun 2026
882
Jun 2026
884
Jun 2026
921
Jun 2026
845
Jun 2026
950
Jun 2026
878
Jun 2026
857
Jun 2026
951
Jun 2026
803
Jun 2026
879
Jun 2026
855
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,829 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,995 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +102% 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.