Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,878
Total Quantity
161.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+37%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,878 items of Amitriptyline hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,278 to the NHS. This is 37% above the national average prescribing rate. Amitriptyline hydrochloride is classified under Antidepressant drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,775 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,278 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37% |
Amitriptyline hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,101 items |
| Difference | +37% 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.