Nifedipine Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
25.3K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+173.2%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 512 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,455 to the NHS. This is 173.2% 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
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,275 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,455 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.2% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +173.2% 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.