Nifedipine Prescribing at ASHURST PRIMARY CARE

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

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
4,858
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-60%

ASHURST PRIMARY CARE prescribed 75 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,779 to the NHS. This is 60% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity4,858
Total NHS Cost£1,779
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-60%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-60% 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.