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 Items | 584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,749 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +211.6% 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.