Famotidine Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,334
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£32.0K
vs National Avg
+173.4%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,334 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,021 to the NHS. This is 173.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,043 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,021 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.4% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +173.4% 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.