Nifedipine Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
290
Total Quantity
9,592
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 290 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,681 to the NHS. This is 54.7% 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
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,681 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.