Spironolactone Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,187
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+120.2%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,187 items of Spironolactone over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,165 to the NHS. This is 120.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Spironolactone is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,165 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.2% |
Spironolactone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 539 items |
| Difference | +120.2% 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.