Famotidine Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,659
Total Quantity
46.9K
NHS Cost
£28.0K
vs National Avg
+240%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 1,659 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,005 to the NHS. This is 240% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,659 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,005 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +240% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,659 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +240% 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.