Famotidine Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,288
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£24.5K
vs National Avg
+164%
NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,288 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,491 to the NHS. This is 164% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,288 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,491 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,288 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +164% 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.