Famotidine Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
637
Total Quantity
20.0K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 637 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,128 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,041 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,128 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Famotidine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 488 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.