Nifedipine Prescribing at HILLFOOT SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+45.1%

HILLFOOT SURGERY prescribed 272 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,633 to the NHS. This is 45.1% 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
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items272
Total Quantity16,474
Total NHS Cost£2,633
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+45.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice272 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+45.1% 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.