Omeprazole Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
9,250
Total Quantity
310.1K
NHS Cost
£33.6K
vs National Avg
+108.1%

BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 9,250 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,588 to the NHS. This is 108.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
810
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
809
Jul 2026
746
Jul 2026
797
Jul 2026
805
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
772
Jul 2026
849
Jul 2026
736
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
684

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,250
Total Quantity310,093
Total NHS Cost£33,588
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+108.1%

Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,250 items
National average per practice4,445 items
Difference+108.1% 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.