Nifedipine Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.

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

Items (12m)
317
Total Quantity
18.3K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+69.1%

HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 317 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,029 to the NHS. This is 69.1% 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
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items317
Total Quantity18,276
Total NHS Cost£5,029
Presentations19 different forms
vs National Average+69.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice317 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+69.1% 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.