Nifedipine Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
24.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+131.6%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 434 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,769 to the NHS. This is 131.6% 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
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,733 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,769 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.6% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +131.6% 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.