Famotidine Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,122

Total Quantity

39.2K

NHS Cost

£22.5K

vs National Avg

+130%

HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,122 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,538 to the NHS. This is 130% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,122
Total Quantity	39,183
Total NHS Cost	£22,538
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+130%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,122 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+130% 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.