Famotidine Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
177
Total Quantity
6,174
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-63.7%
HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 177 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,633 to the NHS. This is 63.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,633 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -63.7% 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.