Famotidine Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+2.9%
HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 502 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,690 to the NHS. This is 2.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 502 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,690 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 502 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +2.9% 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.