Famotidine Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
950
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+94.7%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 950 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,299 to the NHS. This is 94.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 950 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,535 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,299 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 950 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +94.7% 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.