Omeprazole Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
15,092
Total Quantity
582.6K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+239.5%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 15,092 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,191 to the NHS. This is 239.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,320
Jul 2026
1,213
Jul 2026
1,303
Jul 2026
1,337
Jul 2026
1,261
Jul 2026
1,309
Jul 2026
1,227
Jul 2026
1,257
Jul 2026
1,304
Jul 2026
1,138
Jul 2026
1,200
Jul 2026
1,223
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,092 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 582,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,191 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +239.5% |
Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,092 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,445 items |
| Difference | +239.5% 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.