Nifedipine Prescribing at BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
241
Total Quantity
9,694
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+28.6%

BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 241 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,771 to the NHS. This is 28.6% 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
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items241
Total Quantity9,694
Total NHS Cost£1,771
Presentations20 different forms
vs National Average+28.6%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice241 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+28.6% 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.