Famotidine Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
712
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+45.9%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 712 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,957 to the NHS. This is 45.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,025 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,957 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.