Furosemide Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,700
Total Quantity
72.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+81.7%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 2,700 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,525 to the NHS. This is 81.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,525 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.7% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +81.7% 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.