Omeprazole Prescribing at NORTHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
3,647
Total Quantity
173.4K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
-18%

NORTHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,647 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,598 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
303

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,647
Total Quantity173,449
Total NHS Cost£12,598
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-18%

Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,647 items
National average per practice4,445 items
Difference-18% 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.