Nifedipine
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
1.3M
NHS Cost
£15.5M
Practices
6,805
Avg per Practice
187
Overview
Nifedipine is prescribed by 6,805 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,275,314 items were prescribed at a total cost of £15,466,512 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105,665
Jun 2026
98,206
Jun 2026
105,194
Jun 2026
100,116
Jun 2026
99,743
Jun 2026
107,827
Jun 2026
104,539
Jun 2026
108,395
Jun 2026
111,951
Jun 2026
101,654
Jun 2026
105,512
Jun 2026
103,568
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 50.0K | 258 | 194 | +3.5% ▲ |
| NE | 41.5K | 138 | 301 | +60.4% ▲ |
| M | 40.0K | 173 | 232 | +23.5% ▲ |
| S | 38.0K | 168 | 226 | +20.6% ▲ |
| SW | 31.6K | 111 | 285 | +52.1% ▲ |
| PE | 26.8K | 91 | 295 | +57.4% ▲ |
| NG | 24.7K | 135 | 183 | -2.5% ▼ |
| SE | 24.5K | 110 | 223 | +18.9% ▲ |
| LE | 23.6K | 123 | 192 | +2.6% ▲ |
| E | 22.5K | 136 | 165 | -11.8% ▼ |
| N | 21.5K | 119 | 181 | -3.6% ▼ |
| NR | 21.2K | 73 | 290 | +54.7% ▲ |
| DN | 21.0K | 86 | 244 | +30.4% ▲ |
| CV | 20.7K | 108 | 191 | +2.1% ▲ |
| TS | 19.3K | 71 | 272 | +45.2% ▲ |
| DE | 18.5K | 80 | 231 | +23.5% ▲ |
| L | 18.5K | 142 | 130 | -30.6% ▼ |
| LS | 18.2K | 90 | 202 | +7.8% ▲ |
| YO | 17.8K | 47 | 379 | +102.3% ▲ |
| ST | 17.4K | 84 | 208 | +10.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 3,013 |
| TOWER HILL PARTNERSHIP | 2,593 |
| STIFFORD CLAYS MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,990 |
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.