Famotidine Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,146

Total Quantity

35.8K

NHS Cost

£20.6K

vs National Avg

+134.9%

NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,146 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,617 to the NHS. This is 134.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,146
Total Quantity	35,817
Total NHS Cost	£20,617
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+134.9%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,146 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+134.9% 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.