Nifedipine Prescribing at EXCEL PRIMARY CARE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
498
Total Quantity
26.8K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+165.7%
EXCEL PRIMARY CARE prescribed 498 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,578 to the NHS. This is 165.7% 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
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,836 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,578 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +165.7% 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.