Famotidine Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
311
Total Quantity
4,669
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-36.3%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 311 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,549 to the NHS. This is 36.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,669 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,549 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.3% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -36.3% 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.