Omeprazole Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
11,194
Total Quantity
505.8K
NHS Cost
£26.7K
vs National Avg
+151.8%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 11,194 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,690 to the NHS. This is 151.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
932
Jun 2026
902
Jun 2026
952
Jun 2026
911
Jun 2026
911
Jun 2026
948
Jun 2026
931
Jun 2026
967
Jun 2026
953
Jun 2026
829
Jun 2026
1,021
Jun 2026
937
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 505,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,690 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.8% |
Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,445 items |
| Difference | +151.8% 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.