Furosemide Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,581
Total Quantity
93.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+73.7%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 2,581 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,757 to the NHS. This is 73.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,581 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,757 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.7% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,581 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +73.7% 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.