Nifedipine Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
163
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-13%

LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 163 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,612 to the NHS. This is 13% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items163
Total Quantity10,034
Total NHS Cost£2,612
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-13%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice163 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-13% 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.