Nifedipine Prescribing at HEADLANDS SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
195
Total Quantity
7,484
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+4.1%

HEADLANDS SURGERY prescribed 195 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,356 to the NHS. This is 4.1% 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
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items195
Total Quantity7,484
Total NHS Cost£1,356
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+4.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice195 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+4.1% 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.