Famotidine Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
14.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-21.5%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 383 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,304 to the NHS. This is 21.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,304 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.5% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -21.5% 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.