Nifedipine Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+45.1%

WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 272 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,576 to the NHS. This is 45.1% 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
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items272
Total Quantity17,832
Total NHS Cost£3,576
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+45.1%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice272 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+45.1% 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.