Nifedipine Prescribing at BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

222

Total Quantity

13.9K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+18.5%

BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 222 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,956 to the NHS. This is 18.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	222
Total Quantity	13,866
Total NHS Cost	£2,956
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+18.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	222 items
National average per practice	187 items
Difference	+18.5% 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.