Nifedipine Prescribing at MODALITY ST HELENS

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

Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+40.9%

MODALITY ST HELENS prescribed 264 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,036 to the NHS. This is 40.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items264
Total Quantity15,178
Total NHS Cost£4,036
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+40.9%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice264 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+40.9% 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.