Nifedipine Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+82.5%
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 342 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,713 to the NHS. This is 82.5% 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
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,381 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,713 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.5% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +82.5% 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.