Famotidine Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,825
Total Quantity
52.7K
NHS Cost
£29.1K
vs National Avg
+274%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,825 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,059 to the NHS. This is 274% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,657 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,059 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +274% 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.