Famotidine Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

700

Total Quantity

28.0K

NHS Cost

£16.5K

vs National Avg

+43.5%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 700 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,511 to the NHS. This is 43.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	700
Total Quantity	28,028
Total NHS Cost	£16,511
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+43.5%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	700 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+43.5% 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.