Famotidine Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
673
Total Quantity
32.0K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+37.9%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 673 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,139 to the NHS. This is 37.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,046 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,139 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +37.9% 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.