Nifedipine Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
396
Total Quantity
23.5K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+111.3%

ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 396 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,027 to the NHS. This is 111.3% 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
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items396
Total Quantity23,469
Total NHS Cost£6,027
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+111.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice396 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+111.3% 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.