Nifedipine Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
139
Total Quantity
7,628
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-25.8%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 139 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,149 to the NHS. This is 25.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items139
Total Quantity7,628
Total NHS Cost£1,149
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-25.8%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice139 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-25.8% 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.