Nifedipine Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
387
Total Quantity
23.5K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+106.5%

LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 387 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,409 to the NHS. This is 106.5% 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
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items387
Total Quantity23,466
Total NHS Cost£4,409
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+106.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice387 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+106.5% 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.