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 Items | 1,635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,296 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +772.4% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +772.4% 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.