Nifedipine Prescribing at BELMONT HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
282
Total Quantity
21.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+50.5%

BELMONT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 282 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,322 to the NHS. This is 50.5% 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
32
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items282
Total Quantity21,820
Total NHS Cost£3,322
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+50.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice282 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+50.5% 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.