Nifedipine Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
290
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 290 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,474 to the NHS. This is 54.7% 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
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,474 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.