Nifedipine Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+39.3%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 261 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,533 to the NHS. This is 39.3% 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
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,533 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.3% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +39.3% 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.