Nifedipine Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
302
Total Quantity
19.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+61.1%

LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 302 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,841 to the NHS. This is 61.1% 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
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items302
Total Quantity19,592
Total NHS Cost£4,841
Presentations18 different forms
vs National Average+61.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice302 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+61.1% 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.