Nifedipine Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
831
Total Quantity
39.0K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+343.4%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 831 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,107 to the NHS. This is 343.4% 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
78
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,006 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,107 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +343.4% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +343.4% 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.