Nifedipine Prescribing at FLITWICK SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
20.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+155.6%

FLITWICK SURGERY prescribed 479 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,786 to the NHS. This is 155.6% 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
46
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items479
Total Quantity20,548
Total NHS Cost£5,786
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+155.6%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice479 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+155.6% 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.