Nifedipine Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
619
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+230.3%

WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 619 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,237 to the NHS. This is 230.3% 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
48
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items619
Total Quantity22,834
Total NHS Cost£4,237
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+230.3%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice619 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+230.3% 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.