Nifedipine Prescribing at KINGSTHORPE MEDICAL CTR.

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

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
3,806
NHS Cost
£355
vs National Avg
-60%

KINGSTHORPE MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 75 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £355 to the NHS. This is 60% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity3,806
Total NHS Cost£355
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-60%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-60% 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.