Nifedipine Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
309
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+64.9%
OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 309 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,596 to the NHS. This is 64.9% 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
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 309 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,596 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.9% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 309 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +64.9% 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.