Torasemide
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
13.6K
NHS Cost
£188.3K
Practices
1,213
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Torasemide is prescribed by 1,213 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 13,620 items were prescribed at a total cost of £188,276 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Diuretics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK | 731 | 24 | 31 | +172.3% ▲ |
| N | 577 | 17 | 34 | +202.7% ▲ |
| NE | 467 | 16 | 29 | +160.7% ▲ |
| DL | 440 | 6 | 73 | +554.5% ▲ |
| ME | 440 | 8 | 55 | +391.1% ▲ |
| HA | 309 | 12 | 26 | +130.4% ▲ |
| LS | 306 | 10 | 31 | +173.2% ▲ |
| BL | 305 | 14 | 22 | +94.6% ▲ |
| CO | 302 | 14 | 22 | +92.9% ▲ |
| CA | 261 | 5 | 52 | +366.1% ▲ |
| SO | 241 | 14 | 17 | +53.6% ▲ |
| UB | 227 | 7 | 32 | +189.3% ▲ |
| KT | 203 | 7 | 29 | +158.9% ▲ |
| DH | 202 | 2 | 101 | +801.8% ▲ |
| LE | 202 | 13 | 16 | +38.4% ▲ |
| B | 181 | 11 | 17 | +47.3% ▲ |
| RM | 171 | 8 | 21 | +91.1% ▲ |
| NN | 169 | 11 | 15 | +37.5% ▲ |
| SW | 169 | 5 | 34 | +201.8% ▲ |
| CM | 154 | 10 | 15 | +37.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| YALDING | 333 |
| CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE | 216 |
| BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP | 181 |
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.