Famotidine Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
290
Total Quantity
7,805
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-40.6%
LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 290 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,305 to the NHS. This is 40.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,305 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -40.6% 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.