Famotidine Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,229
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£27.5K
vs National Avg
+151.9%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,229 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,489 to the NHS. This is 151.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,161 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,489 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +151.9% 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.