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 Items955
Total Quantity56,638
Total NHS Cost£11,284
Presentations19 different forms
vs National Average+409.6%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice955 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+409.6% 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.