Furosemide Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,498
Total Quantity
120.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+135.4%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 3,498 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,849 to the NHS. This is 135.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,271 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,849 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.4% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +135.4% 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.