Famotidine Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
275
Total Quantity
8,155
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-43.6%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 275 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,534 to the NHS. This is 43.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,534 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | -43.6% 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.