Nifedipine Prescribing at BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
350
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+86.8%

BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 350 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,637 to the NHS. This is 86.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items350
Total Quantity19,429
Total NHS Cost£4,637
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+86.8%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice350 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+86.8% 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.