Cimetidine vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 478.3× as often as Cimetidine in May 2026 — 2,823,653 items versus 5,904 in England.
5,904items
Cimetidine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,823,653items
Omeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cimetidine versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cimetidine · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cimetidine | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,904 | 2,823,653 |
| Items, last 12 months | 74,104 | 35,293,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £50,077 | £8,020,766 |
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