Furosemide vs Spironolactone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Furosemide was dispensed 2.5× as often as Spironolactone in May 2026 — 915,928 items versus 359,260 in England.
915,928items
Furosemide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
359,260items
Spironolactone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Furosemide versus Spironolactone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Furosemide · ╌ Spironolactone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Furosemide | Spironolactone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 915,928 | 359,260 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,272,276 | 4,235,084 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £814,954 | £1,236,422 |
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