Nifedipine Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-2.4%

NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 183 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,951 to the NHS. This is 2.4% below 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
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items183
Total Quantity10,741
Total NHS Cost£2,951
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-2.4%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice183 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-2.4% 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.