Famotidine Prescribing at NEWTON SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
212
Total Quantity
2,695
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-56.6%
NEWTON SURGERY prescribed 212 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,071 to the NHS. This is 56.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,071 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -56.6% 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.