Nifedipine Prescribing at HINGHAM SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
257
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+37.1%

HINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 257 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,774 to the NHS. This is 37.1% 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
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items257
Total Quantity12,504
Total NHS Cost£1,774
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+37.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice257 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+37.1% 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.