Esomeprazole vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 11.9× as often as Esomeprazole in May 2026 — 2,823,653 items versus 237,099 in England.
237,099items
Esomeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,823,653items
Omeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Esomeprazole versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Esomeprazole · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Esomeprazole | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 237,099 | 2,823,653 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,908,518 | 35,293,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,037,804 | £8,020,766 |
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