Famotidine Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

976

Total Quantity

28.4K

NHS Cost

£15.7K

vs National Avg

+100%

OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 976 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,702 to the NHS. This is 100% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

111

Jul 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	976
Total Quantity	28,418
Total NHS Cost	£15,702
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+100%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	976 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+100% 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.