Amlodipine 5mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Amlodipine 5mg is the UK's second most prescribed drug for high blood pressure, with a Drug Tariff price of approximately 80p per pack.
How much does Amlodipine 5mg cost on the NHS?
Amlodipine 5mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 80p 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 5mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Amlodipine 5mg at approximately 80p 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
80p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,137% 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 is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and angina. At 5mg it is the standard starting dose. With over 40 million items dispensed annually in England, it is the second most prescribed drug in the country after atorvastatin.
The Drug Tariff price for a 28-tablet pack of Amlodipine 5mg is approximately 80p. Patients paying the NHS charge of £9.90 are paying more than 12 times the actual drug cost. Because amlodipine is taken daily long-term, this adds up to significant overpayment over time.
RepeatsDirect supplies Amlodipine 5mg for £5.50 per month via private prescription from a pharmacist independent prescriber. The prescriber reviews your medical history and confirms the prescription is appropriate before dispensing.
How can you save money on Amlodipine 5mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Amlodipine 5mg 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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