Nifedipine Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
446
Total Quantity
30.3K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+138%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 446 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,501 to the NHS. This is 138% 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
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,265 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,501 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +138% 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.