Nifedipine Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
415
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+121.4%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 415 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,973 to the NHS. This is 121.4% 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
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,973 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.4% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +121.4% 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.