Famotidine Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,139

Total Quantity

43.4K

NHS Cost

£23.8K

vs National Avg

+133.4%

PURTON SURGERY prescribed 1,139 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,776 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

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

109

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,139
Total Quantity	43,401
Total NHS Cost	£23,776
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+133.4%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,139 items
National average per practice	488 items
Difference	+133.4% 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.