Famotidine Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
706
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+44.7%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 706 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,859 to the NHS. This is 44.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 706 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,859 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.7% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 706 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +44.7% 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.