Nifedipine Prescribing at SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
510
Total Quantity
32.4K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+172.1%
SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 510 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,245 to the NHS. This is 172.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,245 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.1% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +172.1% 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.