Spironolactone Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Diuretics | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

1,178

Total Quantity

31.3K

NHS Cost

£5.0K

vs National Avg

+118.5%

BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,178 items of Spironolactone over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,981 to the NHS. This is 118.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Spironolactone is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,178
Total Quantity	31,261
Total NHS Cost	£4,981
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+118.5%

Spironolactone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,178 items
National average per practice	539 items
Difference	+118.5% 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.