Famotidine Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
23.1K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 686 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,510 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,510 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.