Famotidine Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-26.2%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 360 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,166 to the NHS. This is 26.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,207 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,166 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.2% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -26.2% 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.