Nifedipine Prescribing at STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
559
Total Quantity
26.8K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+198.3%
STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 559 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,661 to the NHS. This is 198.3% 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
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,661 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198.3% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +198.3% 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.