Bumetanide vs Furosemide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Furosemide was dispensed 5.9× as often as Bumetanide in May 2026 — 915,928 items versus 155,698 in England.
155,698items
Bumetanide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
915,928items
Furosemide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bumetanide versus Furosemide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bumetanide · ╌ Furosemide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Bumetanide | Furosemide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 155,698 | 915,928 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,909,607 | 11,272,276 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,211,213 | £814,954 |
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