Nifedipine Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
427
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+127.8%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 427 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,645 to the NHS. This is 127.8% 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
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 427 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,645 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.8% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 427 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +127.8% 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.