Nifedipine Prescribing at HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT.
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
273
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+45.7%
HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT. prescribed 273 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,817 to the NHS. This is 45.7% 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
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,817 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +45.7% 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.