Omeprazole Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
8,322
Total Quantity
361.3K
NHS Cost
£52.0K
vs National Avg
+87.2%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,322 items of Omeprazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £51,986 to the NHS. This is 87.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Omeprazole is classified under Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
701
Jul 2026
717
Jul 2026
787
Jul 2026
742
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
698
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
641
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,322 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 361,305 |
| Total NHS Cost | £51,986 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.2% |
Omeprazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,322 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 4,445 items |
| Difference | +87.2% 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.