Bumetanide vs Spironolactone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Spironolactone was dispensed 2.3× as often as Bumetanide in May 2026 — 359,260 items versus 155,698 in England.
155,698items
Bumetanide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
359,260items
Spironolactone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bumetanide versus Spironolactone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bumetanide · ╌ Spironolactone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Bumetanide | Spironolactone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 155,698 | 359,260 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,909,607 | 4,235,084 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,211,213 | £1,236,422 |
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