Omeprazole vs Pantoprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Omeprazole was dispensed 17.5× as often as Pantoprazole in May 2026 — 2,823,653 items versus 161,513 in England.
2,823,653items
Omeprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
161,513items
Pantoprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Omeprazole versus Pantoprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Omeprazole · ╌ Pantoprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Omeprazole | Pantoprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,823,653 | 161,513 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,293,213 | 1,953,583 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,020,766 | £172,766 |
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