Famotidine Prescribing at SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
592
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 592 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,324 to the NHS. This is 21.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 592 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,324 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 592 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.