Nifedipine Prescribing at ARRAN MEDICAL CENTRE

Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
3,650
NHS Cost
£604
vs National Avg
-73.3%

ARRAN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 50 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £604 to the NHS. This is 73.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity3,650
Total NHS Cost£604
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-73.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-73.3% vs national average
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.