Cimetidine vs Lansoprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lansoprazole was dispensed 563.2× as often as Cimetidine in March 2026 — 3,231,439 items versus 5,738 in England.
5,738items
Cimetidine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,231,439items
Lansoprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cimetidine versus Lansoprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cimetidine · ╌ Lansoprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cimetidine | Lansoprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,738 | 3,231,439 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,132 | 37,868,775 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £49,579 | £3,446,295 |
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