Omeprazole vs Pantoprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 17.7× as often as Pantoprazole in March 2026 — 2,965,687 items versus 167,523 in England.
2,965,687items
Omeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
167,523items
Pantoprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Omeprazole versus Pantoprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Omeprazole · ╌ Pantoprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Omeprazole | Pantoprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,965,687 | 167,523 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,562,793 | 1,948,435 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,147,871 | £163,815 |
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