Famotidine Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE HEALTH CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+13.1%
SHAKESPEARE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 552 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,097 to the NHS. This is 13.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,961 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,097 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.1% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +13.1% 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.