Nifedipine Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
814
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+334.3%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 814 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,280 to the NHS. This is 334.3% 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
58
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,280 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +334.3% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +334.3% 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.