Famotidine Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
530
Total Quantity
24.1K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+8.6%
THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 530 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,802 to the NHS. This is 8.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,802 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +8.6% 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.