Famotidine Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
498
Total Quantity
11.8K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+2.1%
ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 498 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,172 to the NHS. This is 2.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,799 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,172 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.1% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +2.1% 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.