Nifedipine Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
722
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+285.3%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 722 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,962 to the NHS. This is 285.3% 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
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,962 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +285.3% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +285.3% 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.