Famotidine Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,135

Total Quantity

38.5K

NHS Cost

£22.1K

vs National Avg

+132.6%

OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,135 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,106 to the NHS. This is 132.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

117

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,135
Total Quantity	38,506
Total NHS Cost	£22,106
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+132.6%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,135 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+132.6% 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.