Famotidine Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

843

Total Quantity

18.0K

NHS Cost

£10.6K

vs National Avg

+72.8%

BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 843 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,617 to the NHS. This is 72.8% above 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	843
Total Quantity	17,981
Total NHS Cost	£10,617
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+72.8%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	843 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+72.8% 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.