Nifedipine Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
826
Total Quantity
37.7K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+340.7%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 826 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,140 to the NHS. This is 340.7% 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
60
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,140 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +340.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +340.7% vs national average |
Explore More
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.