Famotidine Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
397
Total Quantity
14.7K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-18.6%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 397 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,760 to the NHS. This is 18.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,658 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,760 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -18.6% 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.