Famotidine
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
3.5M
NHS Cost
£69.7M
Practices
7,272
Avg per Practice
488
Overview
Famotidine is prescribed by 7,272 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 3,548,212 items were prescribed at a total cost of £69,725,103 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
262,187
Jun 2026
251,823
Jun 2026
283,129
Jun 2026
278,742
Jun 2026
279,798
Jun 2026
304,352
Jun 2026
296,955
Jun 2026
312,158
Jun 2026
324,166
Jun 2026
296,809
Jun 2026
318,783
Jun 2026
326,126
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 167.1K | 181 | 924 | +89.3% ▲ |
| M | 106.9K | 185 | 578 | +18.4% ▲ |
| PE | 83.0K | 93 | 893 | +82.9% ▲ |
| NE | 77.7K | 145 | 536 | +9.9% ▲ |
| BN | 77.1K | 82 | 941 | +92.8% ▲ |
| NR | 70.6K | 76 | 930 | +90.5% ▲ |
| ST | 70.0K | 88 | 795 | +63.0% ▲ |
| SW | 68.9K | 120 | 575 | +17.7% ▲ |
| B | 66.7K | 270 | 247 | -49.4% ▼ |
| PO | 61.7K | 67 | 921 | +88.9% ▲ |
| SK | 61.4K | 73 | 841 | +72.3% ▲ |
| L | 58.7K | 146 | 402 | -17.6% ▼ |
| NG | 57.1K | 138 | 414 | -15.2% ▼ |
| IP | 52.4K | 63 | 832 | +70.5% ▲ |
| SE | 52.1K | 117 | 445 | -8.8% ▼ |
| GU | 51.1K | 71 | 720 | +47.7% ▲ |
| E | 51.1K | 147 | 347 | -28.8% ▼ |
| NN | 50.8K | 69 | 736 | +50.8% ▲ |
| LS | 49.3K | 92 | 536 | +9.9% ▲ |
| CV | 49.1K | 111 | 442 | -9.4% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 5,250 |
| THE WILLOW GROUP | 4,693 |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 4,461 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants
- Paragraph: H2-receptor antagonists
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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.