Furosemide Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,340
Total Quantity
91.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+57.5%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,340 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,741 to the NHS. This is 57.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,741 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.5% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +57.5% vs national average |
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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.