Omeprazole Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
7,937
Total Quantity
250.7K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+78.5%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,937 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,524 to the NHS. This is 78.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
723
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
645
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,937 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,524 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.5% |
Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,937 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,445 items |
| Difference | +78.5% vs national average |
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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.