Nifedipine Prescribing at GP PATHFINDER CLINICS
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
583
Total Quantity
20.9K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+211.1%
GP PATHFINDER CLINICS prescribed 583 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,315 to the NHS. This is 211.1% 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
51
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,896 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,315 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.1% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +211.1% 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.