Famotidine Prescribing at BEECHWOOD SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

244

Total Quantity

6,902

NHS Cost

£4.3K

vs National Avg

-50%

BEECHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 244 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,281 to the NHS. This is 50% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	244
Total Quantity	6,902
Total NHS Cost	£4,281
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-50%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	244 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	-50% 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.