Nifedipine Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
334
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+78.2%

ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 334 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,680 to the NHS. This is 78.2% 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
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items334
Total Quantity19,704
Total NHS Cost£5,680
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+78.2%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice334 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+78.2% 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.