Furosemide Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,997
Total Quantity
158.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+236.3%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,997 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,227 to the NHS. This is 236.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
416
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,227 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.3% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +236.3% 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.