Nifedipine Prescribing at COLLINGWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
413
Total Quantity
31.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+120.4%

COLLINGWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 413 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,052 to the NHS. This is 120.4% 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
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items413
Total Quantity31,700
Total NHS Cost£3,052
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+120.4%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice413 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+120.4% 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.