Pirenzepine vs Esomeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 1,109.1× as often as Pirenzepine in March 2026 — 247,334 items versus 223 in England.
223items
Pirenzepine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
247,334items
Esomeprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pirenzepine versus Esomeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pirenzepine · ╌ Esomeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pirenzepine | Esomeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 223 | 247,334 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,574 | 2,910,423 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,725 | £1,209,108 |
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