Famotidine Prescribing at BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
687
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+40.8%
BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 687 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,352 to the NHS. This is 40.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,719 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,352 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.8% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +40.8% 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.