Nifedipine Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
170
Total Quantity
11.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-9.3%

BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 170 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,997 to the NHS. This is 9.3% 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
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items170
Total Quantity11,800
Total NHS Cost£1,997
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-9.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice170 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-9.3% 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.