Famotidine Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,068

Total Quantity

35.6K

NHS Cost

£20.5K

vs National Avg

+118.9%

PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,068 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,485 to the NHS. This is 118.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,068
Total Quantity	35,613
Total NHS Cost	£20,485
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+118.9%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,068 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+118.9% 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.