Nifedipine Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
416
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+122%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 416 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,266 to the NHS. This is 122% 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
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,266 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +122% 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.