Amlodipine Prescribing at WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,340
Total Quantity
189.5K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+1.5%
WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,340 items of Amlodipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,180 to the NHS. This is 1.5% 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
489
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
450
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 189,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,180 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.5% |
Amlodipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 5,261 items |
| Difference | +1.5% 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.