Furosemide Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,875
Total Quantity
61.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+93.5%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,875 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,394 to the NHS. This is 93.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,394 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.5% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +93.5% 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.