Nifedipine Prescribing at NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
594
Total Quantity
28.3K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+217%
NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 594 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,257 to the NHS. This is 217% 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
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 594 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,307 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,257 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 594 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +217% 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.