Famotidine Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
863
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+76.9%
GP DIRECT prescribed 863 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,915 to the NHS. This is 76.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,915 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +76.9% 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.