Nifedipine Prescribing at NORTH BRINK PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
653
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+248.4%

NORTH BRINK PRACTICE prescribed 653 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,339 to the NHS. This is 248.4% 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
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57

Prescribing Details

Total Items653
Total Quantity22,794
Total NHS Cost£5,339
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+248.4%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice653 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+248.4% 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.