Nifedipine Prescribing at THE VALE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,003
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+435.2%

THE VALE SURGERY prescribed 1,003 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,995 to the NHS. This is 435.2% 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
85
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
73

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,003
Total Quantity48,508
Total NHS Cost£4,995
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+435.2%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,003 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+435.2% 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.