Cimetidine vs Lansoprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lansoprazole was dispensed 524.5× as often as Cimetidine in May 2026 — 3,096,538 items versus 5,904 in England.
5,904items
Cimetidine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,096,538items
Lansoprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cimetidine versus Lansoprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cimetidine · ╌ Lansoprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cimetidine | Lansoprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,904 | 3,096,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,104 | 37,897,289 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £50,077 | £3,644,850 |
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