Amlodipine Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,677
Total Quantity
317.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+26.9%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 6,677 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,398 to the NHS. This is 26.9% 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
588
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
518
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,398 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.9% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +26.9% 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.