Furosemide Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,257
Total Quantity
79.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+119.2%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,257 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,661 to the NHS. This is 119.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,517 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,661 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.2% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +119.2% 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.