Nifedipine Prescribing at EASTGATE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
80
Total Quantity
7,476
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-57.3%

EASTGATE SURGERY prescribed 80 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,926 to the NHS. This is 57.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items80
Total Quantity7,476
Total NHS Cost£1,926
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-57.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice80 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-57.3% 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.