Spironolactone Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
852
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+58%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 852 items of Spironolactone over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,454 to the NHS. This is 58% above the national average prescribing rate. Spironolactone is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 852 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,694 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,454 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58% |
Spironolactone Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 852 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 539 items |
| Difference | +58% 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.