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 Items1,854
Total Quantity57,391
Total NHS Cost£1,670
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+24.8%

Furosemide Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,854 items
National average per practice1,486 items
Difference+24.8% vs national average
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.