Furosemide Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Diuretics | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,718
Total Quantity
137.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+150.2%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,718 items of Furosemide over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,168 to the NHS. This is 150.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Furosemide is classified under Diuretics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
300
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,168 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.2% |
Furosemide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,486 items |
| Difference | +150.2% 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.