Nifedipine Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
734
Total Quantity
25.0K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+291.7%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 734 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,754 to the NHS. This is 291.7% 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
57
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 734 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,041 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,754 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +291.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 734 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +291.7% 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.