Amlodipine Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,800
Total Quantity
194.8K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+29.2%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,800 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,472 to the NHS. This is 29.2% 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
581
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
563
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 194,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,472 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.2% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,800 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +29.2% 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.