Nifedipine Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+104.4%
THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE prescribed 383 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,869 to the NHS. This is 104.4% 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
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,869 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.4% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +104.4% 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.