Nifedipine Prescribing at WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
55
Total Quantity
2,854
NHS Cost
£789
vs National Avg
-70.7%

WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 55 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £789 to the NHS. This is 70.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nifedipine is classified under Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items55
Total Quantity2,854
Total NHS Cost£789
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-70.7%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice55 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference-70.7% 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.