Nifedipine Prescribing at ASHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
8,933
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+2.5%

ASHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 192 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,429 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items192
Total Quantity8,933
Total NHS Cost£2,429
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+2.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice192 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+2.5% 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.