Nifedipine Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
680
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+262.8%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 680 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,239 to the NHS. This is 262.8% 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
46
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,239 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +262.8% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +262.8% 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.