Nifedipine Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
328
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+75%

WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 328 items of Nifedipine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,179 to the NHS. This is 75% 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
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items328
Total Quantity10,675
Total NHS Cost£1,179
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+75%

Nifedipine Prescribing Comparison

This practice328 items
National average per practice187 items
Difference+75% 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.