Nifedipine Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+7.3%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 201 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,550 to the NHS. This is 7.3% 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
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,550 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.3% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +7.3% 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.