Famotidine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,260
Total Quantity
43.4K
NHS Cost
£25.9K
vs National Avg
+158.2%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,260 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,942 to the NHS. This is 158.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,942 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.2% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +158.2% 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.