Nifedipine Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
53
Total Quantity
5,168
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-71.7%

HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 53 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,460 to the NHS. This is 71.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items53
Total Quantity5,168
Total NHS Cost£1,460
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-71.7%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice53 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-71.7% 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.