Omeprazole Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE

Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
8,970
Total Quantity
304.0K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+101.8%

ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,970 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,655 to the NHS. This is 101.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
787
Jul 2026
753
Jul 2026
741
Jul 2026
808
Jul 2026
697
Jul 2026
800
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
798
Jul 2026
729

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,970
Total Quantity303,974
Total NHS Cost£9,655
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+101.8%

Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,970 items
National average per practice4,445 items
Difference+101.8% 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.