Nifedipine Prescribing at BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
588
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+213.8%
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 588 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,517 to the NHS. This is 213.8% 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
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,517 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +213.8% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +213.8% 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.