Famotidine Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
764
Total Quantity
46.7K
NHS Cost
£27.1K
vs National Avg
+56.6%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 764 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,061 to the NHS. This is 56.6% 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
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,735 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,061 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +56.6% 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.