Nifedipine Prescribing at RIVERPORT MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
620
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+230.8%

RIVERPORT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 620 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,552 to the NHS. This is 230.8% 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
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items620
Total Quantity26,488
Total NHS Cost£4,552
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+230.8%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice620 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+230.8% 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.