Nifedipine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN

Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

12.2K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+28.1%

ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 240 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,281 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

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	240
Total Quantity	12,150
Total NHS Cost	£2,281
Presentations	15 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.