Famotidine Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
425
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-12.9%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 425 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,363 to the NHS. This is 12.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 425 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,363 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 425 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -12.9% 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.