Nifedipine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
240
Total Quantity
14.7K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+28.1%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 240 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,450 to the NHS. This is 28.1% 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
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,450 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.1% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +28.1% 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.