Nifedipine Prescribing at IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+80.4%

IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 338 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,397 to the NHS. This is 80.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items338
Total Quantity13,050
Total NHS Cost£3,397
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+80.4%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice338 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+80.4% 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.