Ranitidine hydrochloride vs Esomeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 246,139.0× as often as Ranitidine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 246,139 items versus 1 in England.
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Ranitidine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
246,139items
Esomeprazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ranitidine hydrochloride versus Esomeprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ranitidine hydrochloride · ╌ Esomeprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Ranitidine hydrochloride | Esomeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1 | 246,139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 2,918,991 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £21 | £1,090,126 |
See the full profile for Ranitidine hydrochloride or Esomeprazole.