Ranitidine hydrochloride vs Esomeprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Esomeprazole was dispensed 247,334.0× as often as Ranitidine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 247,334 items versus 1 in England.
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Ranitidine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
247,334items
Esomeprazole · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ranitidine hydrochloride | Esomeprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 247,334 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79 | 2,910,423 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £14 | £1,209,108 |
See the full profile for Ranitidine hydrochloride or Esomeprazole.