Amlodipine Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,379
Total Quantity
159.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+2.2%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 5,379 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,393 to the NHS. This is 2.2% 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
528
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
435
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,393 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +2.2% 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.