Nifedipine Prescribing at SOLENT GP SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

254

Total Quantity

14.2K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+35.5%

SOLENT GP SURGERY prescribed 254 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,947 to the NHS. This is 35.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	254
Total Quantity	14,194
Total NHS Cost	£1,947
Presentations	14 different forms
vs National Average	+35.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	254 items
National average per practice	187 items
Difference	+35.5% 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.