Nifedipine Prescribing at WHITEHORSE PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
543
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+189.7%
WHITEHORSE PRACTICE prescribed 543 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,118 to the NHS. This is 189.7% 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
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,118 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.7% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +189.7% 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.