Nifedipine Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,331
Total Quantity
78.1K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+610.2%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,331 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,342 to the NHS. This is 610.2% 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
124
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,342 |
| Presentations | 24 different forms |
| vs National Average | +610.2% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +610.2% 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.