Furosemide Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,464
Total Quantity
93.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+65.8%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,464 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,043 to the NHS. This is 65.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,043 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.8% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +65.8% 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.