Famotidine Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,054
Total Quantity
36.6K
NHS Cost
£19.5K
vs National Avg
+116%

NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,054 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,526 to the NHS. This is 116% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,054
Total Quantity36,619
Total NHS Cost£19,526
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+116%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,054 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+116% vs national average
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.