Nifedipine Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
356
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+90%
VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 356 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,163 to the NHS. This is 90% 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
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 356 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,163 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 356 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +90% 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.