Nifedipine Prescribing at CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+45.1%

CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 272 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,457 to the NHS. This is 45.1% 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
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items272
Total Quantity14,377
Total NHS Cost£3,457
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+45.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice272 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+45.1% 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.