Famotidine Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
421
Total Quantity
17.3K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-13.7%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 421 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,168 to the NHS. This is 13.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,168 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -13.7% 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.