Famotidine Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+17%
GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 571 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,718 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,718 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.