Lansoprazole vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lansoprazole was dispensed 1.1× as often as Omeprazole in May 2026 — 3,096,538 items versus 2,823,653 in England.
3,096,538items
Lansoprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,823,653items
Omeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lansoprazole versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lansoprazole · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lansoprazole | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,096,538 | 2,823,653 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,897,289 | 35,293,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,644,850 | £8,020,766 |
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