Nifedipine Prescribing at BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
278
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+48.3%

BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 278 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,988 to the NHS. This is 48.3% 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
24
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items278
Total Quantity13,168
Total NHS Cost£1,988
Presentations18 different forms
vs National Average+48.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice278 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+48.3% 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.