Famotidine Prescribing at WINSCOMBE SURGERY

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,357
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£27.6K
vs National Avg
+178.1%

WINSCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 1,357 items of Famotidine over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,612 to the NHS. This is 178.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Famotidine is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,357
Total Quantity48,457
Total NHS Cost£27,612
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+178.1%

Famotidine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,357 items
National average per practice488 items
Difference+178.1% 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.