Famotidine Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,923
Total Quantity
56.2K
NHS Cost
£31.8K
vs National Avg
+294.1%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,923 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,805 to the NHS. This is 294.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,805 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +294.1% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +294.1% 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.