Nifedipine Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
516
Total Quantity
24.7K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+175.3%
HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 516 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,566 to the NHS. This is 175.3% 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
37
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,749 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,566 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.3% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +175.3% 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.