Misoprostol vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 15,774.6× as often as Misoprostol in May 2026 — 2,823,653 items versus 179 in England.
179items
Misoprostol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,823,653items
Omeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Misoprostol versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Misoprostol · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Misoprostol | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 179 | 2,823,653 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,267 | 35,293,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,047 | £8,020,766 |
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