Famotidine Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
893
Total Quantity
27.5K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+83%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 893 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,838 to the NHS. This is 83% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,525 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,838 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +83% 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.