Nifedipine Prescribing at DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,002
Total Quantity
46.7K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+434.7%

DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,002 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,058 to the NHS. This is 434.7% 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
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
75

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,002
Total Quantity46,667
Total NHS Cost£9,058
Presentations21 different forms
vs National Average+434.7%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,002 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+434.7% 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.