Amlodipine 10mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Amlodipine 10mg is the maximum dose of this calcium channel blocker for blood pressure control, costing approximately 85p per pack on the Drug Tariff.
How much does Amlodipine 10mg cost on the NHS?
Amlodipine 10mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 85p for a 28-tablets pack — a full month's supply. Yet NHS patients in England pay a flat £9.90 per item. With 40m items dispensed in 2024/25, Amlodipine is one of the most prescribed drugs in England. Through RepeatsDirect, patients can access the same medication privately for £5.50/month.
How much does Amlodipine 10mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Amlodipine 10mg at approximately 85p per 28-tablets pack. This is the price the NHS pays pharmacies for the drug itself. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 covers this drug cost plus dispensing fees, administration, and a contribution to NHS services — but for cheap generic drugs, it represents a significant markup.
Drug Tariff cost
85p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,065% markup
Our price
£5.50
via private Rx
Amlodipine has approximately 40m items dispensed annually in England (NHSBSA PCA 2024/25).
What is Amlodipine used for?
Amlodipine 10mg is the maximum licensed dose of this calcium channel blocker, prescribed when blood pressure is not adequately controlled on the 5mg dose. It is frequently used in combination with other blood pressure medications such as an ACE inhibitor or ARB.
The Drug Tariff price for Amlodipine 10mg is approximately 85p per 28-tablet pack — less than a pound. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 is over 11 times the drug cost. For patients on multiple blood pressure medications who pay for prescriptions, savings can be very substantial.
RepeatsDirect can supply Amlodipine 10mg privately for £5.50 per month, saving £4.40 versus the NHS charge. Our pharmacist independent prescriber will review whether continuation at this dose is appropriate.
How can you save money on Amlodipine 10mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Amlodipine 10mg and pay significantly less. Through RepeatsDirect, a qualified pharmacist independent prescriber conducts a short clinical review and issues a private prescription. You pay £5.50 per month — saving £4.40 per month, or £52.80 per year.
| Option | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| NHS prescription charge | £9.90 | £118.80 |
| RepeatsDirect (private Rx) | £5.50 | £66.00 |
| Annual PPC (unlimited NHS Rx) | £9.54/mo avg | £114.50 |
A PPC is better value if you pay for 12+ items per year. RepeatsDirect is better value if you pay for fewer items or only want to switch the cheapest drugs.
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