Famotidine Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+8.8%
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 531 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,202 to the NHS. This is 8.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,202 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.8% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +8.8% 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.