Nifedipine Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
769
Total Quantity
34.4K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+310.3%

MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 769 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,430 to the NHS. This is 310.3% 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
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71

Prescribing Details

Total Items769
Total Quantity34,362
Total NHS Cost£7,430
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+310.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice769 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+310.3% 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.