Famotidine Prescribing at PENROSE SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
649
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+33%
PENROSE SURGERY prescribed 649 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,990 to the NHS. This is 33% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 649 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,990 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 649 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +33% 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.