Nifedipine Prescribing at SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
672
NHS Cost
£196
vs National Avg
-70.1%

SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 56 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £196 to the NHS. This is 70.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items56
Total Quantity672
Total NHS Cost£196
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-70.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice56 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-70.1% 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.