Nifedipine Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
330
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+76.1%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 330 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,371 to the NHS. This is 76.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,371 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.1% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +76.1% 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.