Nifedipine Prescribing at GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
254
Total Quantity
8,268
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+35.5%

GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 254 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,821 to the NHS. This is 35.5% 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
35
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items254
Total Quantity8,268
Total NHS Cost£1,821
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+35.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice254 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+35.5% 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.