Omeprazole
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
35.8M
NHS Cost
£93.1M
Practices
8,052
Avg per Practice
4,445
Overview
Omeprazole is prescribed by 8,052 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 35,794,749 items were prescribed at a total cost of £93,141,497 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
3,072,077
Jun 2026
2,864,621
Jun 2026
3,111,083
Jun 2026
2,990,484
Jun 2026
2,924,782
Jun 2026
3,099,152
Jun 2026
2,956,952
Jun 2026
3,033,497
Jun 2026
3,099,989
Jun 2026
2,759,666
Jun 2026
2,933,899
Jun 2026
2,936,581
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 1.1M | 205 | 5,362 | +20.6% ▲ |
| S | 918.4K | 190 | 4,834 | +8.7% ▲ |
| B | 879.4K | 295 | 2,981 | -32.9% ▼ |
| PE | 873.8K | 106 | 8,244 | +85.4% ▲ |
| PO | 737.1K | 73 | 10.1K | +127.1% ▲ |
| NE | 730.5K | 157 | 4,653 | +4.7% ▲ |
| CV | 728.8K | 132 | 5,521 | +24.2% ▲ |
| NG | 680.9K | 148 | 4,601 | +3.5% ▲ |
| BS | 665.5K | 90 | 7,395 | +66.3% ▲ |
| L | 647.5K | 159 | 4,072 | -8.4% ▼ |
| ST | 636.6K | 94 | 6,773 | +52.3% ▲ |
| PL | 604.5K | 54 | 11.2K | +151.8% ▲ |
| IP | 566.5K | 66 | 8,583 | +93.1% ▲ |
| TN | 562.0K | 92 | 6,109 | +37.4% ▲ |
| RG | 558.0K | 73 | 7,644 | +71.9% ▲ |
| GL | 538.7K | 74 | 7,279 | +63.7% ▲ |
| NN | 533.0K | 74 | 7,203 | +62.0% ▲ |
| BN | 518.6K | 92 | 5,637 | +26.8% ▲ |
| WA | 514.9K | 98 | 5,254 | +18.2% ▲ |
| EX | 510.7K | 65 | 7,858 | +76.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 57,577 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 47,539 |
| THE WILLOW GROUP | 46,859 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants
- Paragraph: Proton pump inhibitors
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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.