Famotidine Prescribing at LEITH HILL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
637
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
LEITH HILL PRACTICE prescribed 637 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,690 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,690 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.