Furosemide Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,854
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+24.8%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,854 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,670 to the NHS. This is 24.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,391 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,670 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.8% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +24.8% 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.