Famotidine Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,080
Total Quantity
35.8K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+121.3%

WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 1,080 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,547 to the NHS. This is 121.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,080
Total Quantity35,778
Total NHS Cost£21,547
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+121.3%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,080 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+121.3% 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.