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 Items7,937
Total Quantity250,711
Total NHS Cost£9,524
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+78.5%

Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,937 items
National average per practice4,445 items
Difference+78.5% 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.