Famotidine Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
49.8K
NHS Cost
£31.7K
vs National Avg
+156.2%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 1,250 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,660 to the NHS. This is 156.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,660 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.2% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +156.2% 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.