Nifedipine Prescribing at MONKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+29.7%

MONKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 243 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,935 to the NHS. This is 29.7% 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
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items243
Total Quantity12,024
Total NHS Cost£1,935
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+29.7%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice243 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+29.7% 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.