Nifedipine Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.

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

Items (12m)
584
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+211.6%

THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 584 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,749 to the NHS. This is 211.6% 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
50
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items584
Total Quantity32,478
Total NHS Cost£7,749
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+211.6%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice584 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+211.6% 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.