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Octasa 400mg MR gastro-resistant tablets

0105010B0BIABAA · Gastro-Intestinal System
Data updated April 2026
19,969items

Dispensed in April 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£683,100

Net ingredient cost · April 2026

NHSBSA PCA

249,309items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Octasa 400mg MR gastro-resistant tablets: national items dispensed by month

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Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026

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