Famotidine Prescribing at LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
8,314
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-36.5%
LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 310 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,100 to the NHS. This is 36.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,100 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.5% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -36.5% 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.