Nifedipine Prescribing at WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
341
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+82%
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 341 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,323 to the NHS. This is 82% 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
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,427 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,323 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +82% 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.