Nifedipine Prescribing at LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
22.9K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+128.9%
LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 429 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,315 to the NHS. This is 128.9% 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
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,315 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.9% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +128.9% 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.