Famotidine Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
704
Total Quantity
20.9K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+44.3%
WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 704 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,961 to the NHS. This is 44.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,961 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.3% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +44.3% 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.