Nifedipine Prescribing at THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
136
Total Quantity
5,660
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-27.4%

THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 136 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,264 to the NHS. This is 27.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items136
Total Quantity5,660
Total NHS Cost£1,264
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-27.4%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice136 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-27.4% 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.