Nifedipine Prescribing at WEST4 GPS

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

Items (12m)
194
Total Quantity
8,406
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+3.5%

WEST4 GPS prescribed 194 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,407 to the NHS. This is 3.5% 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
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items194
Total Quantity8,406
Total NHS Cost£1,407
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+3.5%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice194 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+3.5% 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.