Omeprazole Prescribing at BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
11,360
Total Quantity
526.2K
NHS Cost
£24.8K
vs National Avg
+155.5%

BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,360 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,819 to the NHS. This is 155.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
966
Jul 2026
948
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
908
Jul 2026
929
Jul 2026
939
Jul 2026
938
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
1,003
Jul 2026
868
Jul 2026
976
Jul 2026
934

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,360
Total Quantity526,167
Total NHS Cost£24,819
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+155.5%

Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,360 items
National average per practice4,445 items
Difference+155.5% 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.