Nifedipine Prescribing at GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+6.7%

GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 200 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,515 to the NHS. This is 6.7% 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
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items200
Total Quantity11,156
Total NHS Cost£3,515
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+6.7%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice200 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+6.7% 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.