Nifedipine Prescribing at QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
435
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+132.1%
QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 435 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,928 to the NHS. This is 132.1% 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
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 435 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,928 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132.1% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 435 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +132.1% 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.