Famotidine Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
827
Total Quantity
32.8K
NHS Cost
£19.9K
vs National Avg
+69.5%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 827 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,892 to the NHS. This is 69.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 827 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,795 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,892 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.5% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 827 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +69.5% 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.