Famotidine vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 7.0× as often as Famotidine in March 2026 — 2,965,687 items versus 426,443 in England.
426,443items
Famotidine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,965,687items
Omeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famotidine versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famotidine · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Famotidine | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 426,443 | 2,965,687 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,519,241 | 35,562,793 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,375,937 | £8,147,871 |
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