Nifedipine Prescribing at WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
351
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+87.3%
WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 351 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,104 to the NHS. This is 87.3% 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
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,104 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.3% |
Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 187 items |
| Difference | +87.3% 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.