Nifedipine Prescribing at HERNE HILL GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
317
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+69.1%

HERNE HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 317 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,906 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

Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items317
Total Quantity11,924
Total NHS Cost£2,906
Presentations17 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.