Famotidine Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
143
Total Quantity
5,460
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-70.7%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 143 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,344 to the NHS. This is 70.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,344 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -70.7% 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.