Nifedipine Prescribing at PRIME PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
143
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-23.7%
PRIME PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 143 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,915 to the NHS. This is 23.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,915 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | -23.7% 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.