Famotidine Prescribing at GRIMETHORPE SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,265
Total Quantity
33.9K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+159.3%
GRIMETHORPE SURGERY prescribed 1,265 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,296 to the NHS. This is 159.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,296 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.3% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +159.3% 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.