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 Items | 8,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,655 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.8% |
Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,445 items |
| Difference | +101.8% 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.