Famotidine Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
623
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+27.7%
LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 623 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,841 to the NHS. This is 27.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,841 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +27.7% 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.