Famotidine Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
394
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-19.3%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 394 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,025 to the NHS. This is 19.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,025 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.3% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -19.3% 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.