Nifedipine Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
564
Total Quantity
25.8K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+200.9%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 564 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,197 to the NHS. This is 200.9% 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
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,197 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.9% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +200.9% vs national average |
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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.