Nifedipine Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
439
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+134.2%
GP DIRECT prescribed 439 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,247 to the NHS. This is 134.2% 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
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,247 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.2% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +134.2% 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.