Nifedipine Prescribing at LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
224
Total Quantity
12.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+19.5%

LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 224 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,887 to the NHS. This is 19.5% 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
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items224
Total Quantity12,160
Total NHS Cost£2,887
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+19.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice224 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+19.5% 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.