Famotidine Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,343
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£29.3K
vs National Avg
+175.2%

FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 1,343 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,294 to the NHS. This is 175.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
107

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,343
Total Quantity45,482
Total NHS Cost£29,294
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+175.2%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,343 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+175.2% vs national average
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.