Nifedipine Prescribing at GP AT HAND

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

Items (12m)

192

Total Quantity

9,510

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+2.5%

GP AT HAND prescribed 192 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,036 to the NHS. This is 2.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	192
Total Quantity	9,510
Total NHS Cost	£3,036
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+2.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	192 items
National average per practice	187 items
Difference	+2.5% 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.