Misoprostol vs Esomeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 1,324.6× as often as Misoprostol in May 2026 — 237,099 items versus 179 in England.
179items
Misoprostol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
237,099items
Esomeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Misoprostol versus Esomeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Misoprostol · ╌ Esomeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Misoprostol | Esomeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 179 | 237,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,267 | 2,908,518 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,047 | £1,037,804 |
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