Furosemide Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Diuretics | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,279
Total Quantity
159.1K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+120.7%

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,279 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,200 to the NHS. This is 120.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
256

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,279
Total Quantity159,083
Total NHS Cost£3,200
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+120.7%

Furosemide Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,279 items
National average per practice1,486 items
Difference+120.7% 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.