Nifedipine Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
16.0K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+72.9%

FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 324 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,479 to the NHS. This is 72.9% 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
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items324
Total Quantity15,964
Total NHS Cost£3,479
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+72.9%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice324 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+72.9% 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.