Nifedipine Prescribing at BUCKDEN SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
256
Total Quantity
6,918
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+36.6%
BUCKDEN SURGERY prescribed 256 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,381 to the NHS. This is 36.6% 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
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,381 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +36.6% 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.