Lansoprazole vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lansoprazole was dispensed 1.1× as often as Omeprazole in April 2026 — 3,176,810 items versus 2,895,388 in England.
3,176,810items
Lansoprazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,895,388items
Omeprazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lansoprazole versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lansoprazole · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Lansoprazole | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3,176,810 | 2,895,388 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,974,730 | 35,512,433 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3,651,497 | £8,130,781 |
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