Nifedipine Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
599
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+219.6%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 599 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,051 to the NHS. This is 219.6% 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
60
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 599 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,051 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 599 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +219.6% 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.