Felodipine
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
4.0M
NHS Cost
£20.8M
Practices
6,765
Avg per Practice
594
Overview
Felodipine is prescribed by 6,765 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 4,017,342 items were prescribed at a total cost of £20,759,854 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
342,040
Jun 2026
317,383
Jun 2026
345,975
Jun 2026
335,408
Jun 2026
323,118
Jun 2026
342,865
Jun 2026
329,497
Jun 2026
342,357
Jun 2026
344,295
Jun 2026
311,960
Jun 2026
332,502
Jun 2026
334,972
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH | 217.6K | 70 | 3,109 | +423.5% ▲ |
| B | 145.5K | 260 | 560 | -5.8% ▼ |
| PE | 136.9K | 92 | 1,489 | +150.7% ▲ |
| S | 117.2K | 167 | 702 | +18.2% ▲ |
| L | 114.5K | 145 | 790 | +33.0% ▲ |
| DN | 89.8K | 86 | 1,045 | +75.9% ▲ |
| IP | 89.5K | 61 | 1,467 | +147.0% ▲ |
| CT | 85.6K | 48 | 1,783 | +200.2% ▲ |
| ST | 84.8K | 84 | 1,009 | +69.9% ▲ |
| RG | 78.8K | 66 | 1,194 | +101.1% ▲ |
| NG | 72.0K | 136 | 530 | -10.8% ▼ |
| CM | 71.1K | 67 | 1,061 | +78.6% ▲ |
| DY | 69.9K | 53 | 1,319 | +122.1% ▲ |
| DE | 67.6K | 81 | 835 | +40.6% ▲ |
| WV | 66.9K | 52 | 1,286 | +116.6% ▲ |
| WR | 65.1K | 31 | 2,100 | +253.6% ▲ |
| CV | 64.1K | 108 | 593 | -0.1% vs avg |
| PO | 60.8K | 63 | 965 | +62.5% ▲ |
| TN | 60.4K | 73 | 827 | +39.3% ▲ |
| WS | 58.6K | 73 | 802 | +35.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE | 16,588 |
| MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE | 13,908 |
| WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE | 12,645 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
- Paragraph: Calcium-channel blockers
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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.