Famotidine Prescribing at LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
260
Total Quantity
8,834
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-46.7%
LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 260 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,093 to the NHS. This is 46.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,093 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -46.7% 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.