Famotidine Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,035
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+112.1%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,035 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,073 to the NHS. This is 112.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,904 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,073 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.1% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +112.1% 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.