Omeprazole Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
6,400
Total Quantity
329.6K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+44%

HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 6,400 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,737 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
501

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,400
Total Quantity329,629
Total NHS Cost£17,737
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+44%

Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,400 items
National average per practice4,445 items
Difference+44% 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.