Nifedipine Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
182
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-2.9%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 182 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,756 to the NHS. This is 2.9% 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
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,756 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.9% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | -2.9% 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.