Nifedipine Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
521
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+178%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 521 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,634 to the NHS. This is 178% 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
53
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,094 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,634 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +178% 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.