Nifedipine Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
269
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+43.5%

UPTON SURGERY prescribed 269 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,432 to the NHS. This is 43.5% 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
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items269
Total Quantity14,170
Total NHS Cost£3,432
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+43.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice269 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+43.5% 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.