Nifedipine Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+194.5%
THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 552 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,864 to the NHS. This is 194.5% 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
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,864 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.5% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +194.5% 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.