Lansoprazole vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lansoprazole was dispensed 1.1× as often as Omeprazole in March 2026 — 3,231,439 items versus 2,965,687 in England.
3,231,439items
Lansoprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,965,687items
Omeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lansoprazole versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lansoprazole · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lansoprazole | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,231,439 | 2,965,687 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,868,775 | 35,562,793 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,446,295 | £8,147,871 |
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