Nifedipine Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
475
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+153.5%
WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 475 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,056 to the NHS. This is 153.5% 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
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,611 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,056 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.5% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +153.5% 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.