Nifedipine Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
422
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+125.2%

HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 422 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,335 to the NHS. This is 125.2% 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
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items422
Total Quantity15,478
Total NHS Cost£2,335
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+125.2%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice422 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+125.2% 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.