Famotidine Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,387
Total Quantity
34.7K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+184.3%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 1,387 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,714 to the NHS. This is 184.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,714 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.3% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +184.3% 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.