Nifedipine Prescribing at PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
262
Total Quantity
6,788
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+39.8%

PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE prescribed 262 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,193 to the NHS. This is 39.8% 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
11
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items262
Total Quantity6,788
Total NHS Cost£1,193
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+39.8%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice262 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+39.8% vs national average
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.