Famotidine Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
701
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+43.7%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 701 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,695 to the NHS. This is 43.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,695 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +43.7% 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.