Famotidine Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
572
Total Quantity
27.4K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+17.2%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 572 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,637 to the NHS. This is 17.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,637 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.2% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +17.2% 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.