Omeprazole Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
6,648
Total Quantity
224.2K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+49.5%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,648 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,451 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
551
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,203 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,451 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.5% |
Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,445 items |
| Difference | +49.5% 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.