Famotidine Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,606
Total Quantity
124.9K
NHS Cost
£72.7K
vs National Avg
+639%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,606 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £72,688 to the NHS. This is 639% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,947 |
| Total NHS Cost | £72,688 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +639% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +639% 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.