Famotidine Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
944
Total Quantity
36.3K
NHS Cost
£20.6K
vs National Avg
+93.5%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 944 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,577 to the NHS. This is 93.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,577 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.5% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +93.5% 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.