Bumetanide
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
1.9M
NHS Cost
£9.0M
Practices
6,907
Avg per Practice
272
Overview
Bumetanide is prescribed by 6,907 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,881,675 items were prescribed at a total cost of £8,963,457 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Diuretics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157,679
Jun 2026
148,339
Jun 2026
162,977
Jun 2026
157,246
Jun 2026
151,695
Jun 2026
161,073
Jun 2026
153,437
Jun 2026
157,723
Jun 2026
158,800
Jun 2026
143,594
Jun 2026
152,312
Jun 2026
155,652
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 53.0K | 177 | 300 | +9.9% ▲ |
| BN | 47.2K | 77 | 614 | +125.3% ▲ |
| HU | 47.2K | 47 | 1,003 | +268.3% ▲ |
| M | 46.9K | 174 | 269 | -1.1% vs avg |
| SO | 44.7K | 59 | 757 | +177.9% ▲ |
| PO | 43.4K | 64 | 678 | +148.9% ▲ |
| LE | 41.9K | 125 | 335 | +23.1% ▲ |
| TN | 40.7K | 80 | 509 | +86.8% ▲ |
| B | 36.3K | 255 | 142 | -47.8% ▼ |
| DN | 35.1K | 94 | 373 | +36.9% ▲ |
| PE | 34.3K | 91 | 377 | +38.4% ▲ |
| NE | 33.7K | 141 | 239 | -12.3% ▼ |
| IP | 33.1K | 63 | 525 | +92.8% ▲ |
| SW | 32.1K | 114 | 281 | +3.3% ▲ |
| NN | 31.1K | 66 | 471 | +73.1% ▲ |
| L | 30.7K | 147 | 209 | -23.2% ▼ |
| NG | 30.7K | 137 | 224 | -17.8% ▼ |
| NR | 30.4K | 74 | 411 | +50.9% ▲ |
| BH | 29.7K | 50 | 595 | +118.4% ▲ |
| LS | 27.7K | 92 | 301 | +10.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 4,950 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 4,358 |
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 4,148 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Diuretics
- Paragraph: Loop diuretics
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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.