Nifedipine Prescribing at FARNWORTH FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
148
Total Quantity
4,606
NHS Cost
£794
vs National Avg
-21%

FARNWORTH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 148 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £794 to the NHS. This is 21% 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
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items148
Total Quantity4,606
Total NHS Cost£794
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-21%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice148 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-21% 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.