Misoprostol vs Omeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 16,117.9× as often as Misoprostol in March 2026 — 2,965,687 items versus 184 in England.
184items
Misoprostol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,965,687items
Omeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Misoprostol versus Omeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Misoprostol · ╌ Omeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Misoprostol | Omeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 184 | 2,965,687 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,313 | 35,562,793 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,019 | £8,147,871 |
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