Nifedipine Prescribing at ELVINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
142
Total Quantity
6,031
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-24.2%

ELVINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 142 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,085 to the NHS. This is 24.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items142
Total Quantity6,031
Total NHS Cost£1,085
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-24.2%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice142 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-24.2% 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.