Famotidine Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,417
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£23.3K
vs National Avg
+190.4%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,417 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,292 to the NHS. This is 190.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,417 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,292 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +190.4% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,417 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +190.4% 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.