Famotidine Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
334
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 334 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,969 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,969 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.