Famotidine Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+12.9%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 551 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,845 to the NHS. This is 12.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,845 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.9% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +12.9% 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.