Famotidine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
453
Total Quantity
30.5K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
-7.2%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 453 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,423 to the NHS. This is 7.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,423 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.2% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -7.2% 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.