Nifedipine Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
433
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+131%

NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 433 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,992 to the NHS. This is 131% 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
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items433
Total Quantity18,876
Total NHS Cost£5,992
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+131%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice433 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+131% 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.