Furosemide Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,161
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+45.4%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,161 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,255 to the NHS. This is 45.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,562 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,255 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.4% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +45.4% 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.