Famotidine Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
17.2K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+73.2%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 845 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,756 to the NHS. This is 73.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,164 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,756 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.2% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +73.2% 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.