Famotidine Prescribing at KINGSWOOD SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,304
Total Quantity
38.8K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+167.3%

KINGSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,304 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,777 to the NHS. This is 167.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,304
Total Quantity38,794
Total NHS Cost£21,777
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+167.3%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,304 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+167.3% vs national average
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.