Nifedipine Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
413
Total Quantity
23.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+120.4%
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 413 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,420 to the NHS. This is 120.4% 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
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 413 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,287 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,420 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.4% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 413 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +120.4% 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.