Nifedipine Prescribing at NORTH THORESBY SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
245
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+30.7%

NORTH THORESBY SURGERY prescribed 245 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,103 to the NHS. This is 30.7% 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
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items245
Total Quantity12,846
Total NHS Cost£3,103
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+30.7%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice245 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+30.7% 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.