Cimetidine vs Esomeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 40.2× as often as Cimetidine in May 2026 — 237,099 items versus 5,904 in England.
5,904items
Cimetidine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
237,099items
Esomeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cimetidine versus Esomeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cimetidine · ╌ Esomeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cimetidine | Esomeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,904 | 237,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,104 | 2,908,518 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £50,077 | £1,037,804 |
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