Famotidine Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,350
Total Quantity
55.6K
NHS Cost
£30.6K
vs National Avg
+176.7%

TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,350 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,608 to the NHS. This is 176.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,350
Total Quantity55,581
Total NHS Cost£30,608
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+176.7%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,350 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+176.7% vs national average
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.