Nifedipine Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
374
Total Quantity
21.0K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+99.6%

QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 374 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,732 to the NHS. This is 99.6% 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
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items374
Total Quantity21,030
Total NHS Cost£3,732
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+99.6%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice374 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+99.6% 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.