Nifedipine Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
8,721
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-5%

THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 178 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,814 to the NHS. This is 5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items178
Total Quantity8,721
Total NHS Cost£2,814
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice178 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-5% 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.