Nifedipine Prescribing at BEECHCROFT AND OLD PALACE

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

Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
3,872
NHS Cost
£688
vs National Avg
-60.5%

BEECHCROFT AND OLD PALACE prescribed 74 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £688 to the NHS. This is 60.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items74
Total Quantity3,872
Total NHS Cost£688
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-60.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice74 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-60.5% 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.