Nifedipine Prescribing at CIRCLE GP SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
343
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+83%

CIRCLE GP SURGERY prescribed 343 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,334 to the NHS. This is 83% 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
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items343
Total Quantity16,320
Total NHS Cost£3,334
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+83%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice343 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+83% 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.