Famotidine vs Misoprostol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famotidine was dispensed 2,317.6× as often as Misoprostol in March 2026 — 426,443 items versus 184 in England.
426,443items
Famotidine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
184items
Misoprostol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famotidine versus Misoprostol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famotidine · ╌ Misoprostol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Famotidine | Misoprostol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 426,443 | 184 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,519,241 | 2,313 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,375,937 | £2,019 |
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