Misoprostol vs Esomeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 1,344.2× as often as Misoprostol in March 2026 — 247,334 items versus 184 in England.
184items
Misoprostol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
247,334items
Esomeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Misoprostol versus Esomeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Misoprostol · ╌ Esomeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Misoprostol | Esomeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 184 | 247,334 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,313 | 2,910,423 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,019 | £1,209,108 |
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