Nifedipine Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
288
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+53.7%
RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 288 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,279 to the NHS. This is 53.7% 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
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 288 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,136 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,279 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 288 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +53.7% 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.