Famotidine Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,159
Total Quantity
91.0K
NHS Cost
£50.3K
vs National Avg
+547.4%
HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,159 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £50,271 to the NHS. This is 547.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,028 |
| Total NHS Cost | £50,271 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +547.4% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +547.4% 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.