Nifedipine Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
327
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+74.5%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 327 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,051 to the NHS. This is 74.5% 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
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,852 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,051 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.5% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +74.5% 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.