Nifedipine Prescribing at MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
255
Total Quantity
14.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+36.1%
MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 255 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,977 to the NHS. This is 36.1% 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
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,977 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.