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PAD Profile : Famotidine - Acid suppression (Adults)

Keywords :
GORD, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, indigestion, gastric ulcers, stomach ulcers, dyspepsia

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Green
Preferred
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

The following guidelines are available for this indication.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

No indications returned.

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
05 June 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Famotidine can be prescribed, for use only in situations where:

  • PPIs are not suitable AND
  • H2As are indicated and necessary. 

Associated BNF Codes

01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.03.01. H2-receptor antagonists
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