Cimetidine vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 516.9× as often as Cimetidine in March 2026 — 2,965,687 items versus 5,738 in England.
5,738items
Cimetidine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,965,687items
Omeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cimetidine versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cimetidine · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cimetidine | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,738 | 2,965,687 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,132 | 35,562,793 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £49,579 | £8,147,871 |
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