Nifedipine Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,635
Total Quantity
56.9K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+772.4%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,635 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,296 to the NHS. This is 772.4% 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
126
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,635
Total Quantity56,872
Total NHS Cost£11,296
Presentations21 different forms
vs National Average+772.4%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,635 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+772.4% 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.