Nifedipine Prescribing at THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
254
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+35.5%
THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 254 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,401 to the NHS. This is 35.5% 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
16
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,401 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.5% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +35.5% 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.