Furosemide Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,944
Total Quantity
71.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 1,944 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,477 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,927 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,477 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.