Nifedipine Prescribing at SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
635
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+238.8%

SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 635 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,891 to the NHS. This is 238.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items635
Total Quantity49,195
Total NHS Cost£10,891
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+238.8%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice635 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+238.8% 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.