Esomeprazole vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 12.0× as often as Esomeprazole in March 2026 — 2,965,687 items versus 247,334 in England.
247,334items
Esomeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,965,687items
Omeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Esomeprazole versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Esomeprazole · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Esomeprazole | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 247,334 | 2,965,687 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,910,423 | 35,562,793 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,209,108 | £8,147,871 |
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