Famotidine Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,405
Total Quantity
42.3K
NHS Cost
£25.9K
vs National Avg
+188%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,405 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,863 to the NHS. This is 188% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,863 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +188% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +188% vs national average |
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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.