Nifedipine Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
955
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+409.6%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 955 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,284 to the NHS. This is 409.6% 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
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,284 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +409.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +409.6% 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.