Famotidine Prescribing at MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
40.4K
NHS Cost
£23.3K
vs National Avg
+78.9%
MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 873 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,272 to the NHS. This is 78.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,383 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,272 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +78.9% 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.