Famotidine Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
599
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
+22.8%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 599 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,982 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 599 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,982 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.8% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 599 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +22.8% 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.