Nifedipine Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
697
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+271.9%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 697 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,940 to the NHS. This is 271.9% 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
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,940 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.9% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +271.9% 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.