Esomeprazole vs Pantoprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 1.5× as often as Pantoprazole in March 2026 — 247,334 items versus 167,523 in England.
247,334items
Esomeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
167,523items
Pantoprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Esomeprazole versus Pantoprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Esomeprazole · ╌ Pantoprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Esomeprazole | Pantoprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 247,334 | 167,523 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,910,423 | 1,948,435 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,209,108 | £163,815 |
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