Famotidine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,134

Total Quantity

42.6K

NHS Cost

£23.9K

vs National Avg

+132.4%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,134 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,932 to the NHS. This is 132.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,134
Total Quantity	42,588
Total NHS Cost	£23,932
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+132.4%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,134 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+132.4% 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.