Furosemide Prescribing at ALDERWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Diuretics | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,769
Total Quantity
73.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+19.1%

ALDERWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,769 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,550 to the NHS. This is 19.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,769
Total Quantity73,692
Total NHS Cost£1,550
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+19.1%

Furosemide Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,769 items
National average per practice1,486 items
Difference+19.1% 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.