Nifedipine Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
524
Total Quantity
24.2K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+179.6%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 524 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,461 to the NHS. This is 179.6% 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
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,151 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,461 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +179.6% 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.