Nifedipine Prescribing at FAMILY FRIENDLY SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
103
Total Quantity
6,171
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-45%

FAMILY FRIENDLY SURGERY prescribed 103 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,153 to the NHS. This is 45% 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
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items103
Total Quantity6,171
Total NHS Cost£1,153
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-45%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice103 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-45% 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.