Famotidine Prescribing at WATERINGBURY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
715
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+46.5%
WATERINGBURY prescribed 715 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,205 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,205 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.5% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +46.5% 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.