Furosemide vs Spironolactone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Furosemide was dispensed 2.6× as often as Spironolactone in March 2026 — 945,564 items versus 367,450 in England.
945,564items
Furosemide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
367,450items
Spironolactone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Furosemide versus Spironolactone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Furosemide · ╌ Spironolactone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Furosemide | Spironolactone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 945,564 | 367,450 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,312,344 | 4,181,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £777,767 | £1,253,634 |
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