Nifedipine Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
356
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+90%

THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 356 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,603 to the NHS. This is 90% 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
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items356
Total Quantity14,349
Total NHS Cost£4,603
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+90%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice356 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+90% 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.