Famotidine Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
756
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 756 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,685 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,685 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.