Furosemide Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,922
Total Quantity
77.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+96.7%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,922 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,612 to the NHS. This is 96.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,612 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.7% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +96.7% 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.