Famotidine Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
285
Total Quantity
5,341
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-41.6%
BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 285 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,219 to the NHS. This is 41.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,341 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,219 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -41.6% 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.