Famotidine vs Sucralfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famotidine was dispensed 193.4× as often as Sucralfate in May 2026 — 418,892 items versus 2,166 in England.
418,892items
Famotidine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,166items
Sucralfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famotidine versus Sucralfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famotidine · ╌ Sucralfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Famotidine | Sucralfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 418,892 | 2,166 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,691,386 | 25,372 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £646,219 | £821,993 |
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