Famotidine Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

951

Total Quantity

30.1K

NHS Cost

£17.1K

vs National Avg

+94.9%

ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 951 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,095 to the NHS. This is 94.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	951
Total Quantity	30,100
Total NHS Cost	£17,095
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+94.9%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	951 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+94.9% 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.