Famotidine Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,219
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£26.4K
vs National Avg
+149.8%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 1,219 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,400 to the NHS. This is 149.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,118 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,400 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.8% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +149.8% 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.