Famotidine Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,182

Total Quantity

41.7K

NHS Cost

£25.6K

vs National Avg

+142.2%

NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 1,182 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,569 to the NHS. This is 142.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

107

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

114

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,182
Total Quantity	41,662
Total NHS Cost	£25,569
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+142.2%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,182 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+142.2% 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.