Famotidine vs Misoprostol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famotidine was dispensed 2,246.8× as often as Misoprostol in April 2026 — 426,897 items versus 190 in England.
426,897items
Famotidine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190items
Misoprostol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famotidine versus Misoprostol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famotidine · ╌ Misoprostol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Famotidine | Misoprostol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 426,897 | 190 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,617,954 | 2,311 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £900,323 | £2,022 |
See the full profile for Famotidine or Misoprostol.