Famotidine Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
456
Total Quantity
27.2K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
-6.5%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 456 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,802 to the NHS. This is 6.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,211 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,802 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.5% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -6.5% 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.