Nifedipine Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
524
Total Quantity
34.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+179.6%
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 524 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,525 to the NHS. This is 179.6% 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
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,735 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,525 |
| Presentations | 23 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +179.6% 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.