Famotidine Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,453
Total Quantity
36.3K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+197.8%

SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 1,453 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,485 to the NHS. This is 197.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
122

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,453
Total Quantity36,344
Total NHS Cost£21,485
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+197.8%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,453 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+197.8% 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.