Nifedipine Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
25.7K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+115%

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 403 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,145 to the NHS. This is 115% 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
41
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items403
Total Quantity25,686
Total NHS Cost£4,145
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+115%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice403 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+115% 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.