Famotidine Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,500
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£29.5K
vs National Avg
+207.4%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,500 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,493 to the NHS. This is 207.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,493 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207.4% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +207.4% 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.