Nifedipine Prescribing at LEA WHARF MEDICAL

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

Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
9,982
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+27%

LEA WHARF MEDICAL prescribed 238 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,257 to the NHS. This is 27% 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
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items238
Total Quantity9,982
Total NHS Cost£2,257
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+27%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice238 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+27% 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.