Nifedipine Prescribing at DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
642
Total Quantity
24.0K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+242.6%
DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 642 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,569 to the NHS. This is 242.6% 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
59
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,569 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +242.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +242.6% 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.