Misoprostol vs Esomeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 1,275.7× as often as Misoprostol in April 2026 — 242,387 items versus 190 in England.
190items
Misoprostol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
242,387items
Esomeprazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Misoprostol versus Esomeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Misoprostol · ╌ Esomeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Misoprostol | Esomeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 190 | 242,387 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,311 | 2,916,841 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,022 | £1,067,730 |
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