Nifedipine Prescribing at WINSCOMBE SURGERY

Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
221
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+17.9%

WINSCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 221 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,362 to the NHS. This is 17.9% 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
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items221
Total Quantity12,690
Total NHS Cost£2,362
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+17.9%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice221 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+17.9% vs national average
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.