Nifedipine Prescribing at THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
260
Total Quantity
9,108
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+38.7%
THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 260 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,881 to the NHS. This is 38.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,881 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +38.7% 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.