Famotidine Prescribing at PRIMROSE SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,139
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+133.4%

PRIMROSE SURGERY prescribed 1,139 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,100 to the NHS. This is 133.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,139
Total Quantity25,641
Total NHS Cost£15,100
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+133.4%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,139 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+133.4% vs national average
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.