Spironolactone Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,146
Total Quantity
20.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+112.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,146 items of Spironolactone over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,893 to the NHS. This is 112.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Spironolactone is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,893 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.6% |
Spironolactone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 539 items |
| Difference | +112.6% 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.