Esomeprazole vs Rabeprazole sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 10.4× as often as Rabeprazole sodium in March 2026 — 247,334 items versus 23,875 in England.
247,334items
Esomeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,875items
Rabeprazole sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Esomeprazole versus Rabeprazole sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Esomeprazole · ╌ Rabeprazole sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Esomeprazole | Rabeprazole sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 247,334 | 23,875 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,910,423 | 278,263 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,209,108 | £81,785 |
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