Nifedipine Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
329
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+75.6%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 329 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,241 to the NHS. This is 75.6% 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
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,241 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +75.6% 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.