Lansoprazole 15mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Lansoprazole 15mg is a low-dose PPI for acid reflux and stomach protection, with a Drug Tariff price of approximately 75p per pack.
How much does Lansoprazole 15mg cost on the NHS?
Lansoprazole 15mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 75p for a 28-capsules pack — a full month's supply. Yet NHS patients in England pay a flat £9.90 per item. With 37m items dispensed in 2024/25, Lansoprazole is one of the most prescribed drugs in England. Through RepeatsDirect, patients can access the same medication privately for £5.50/month.
How much does Lansoprazole 15mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Lansoprazole 15mg at approximately 75p per 28-capsules pack. This is the price the NHS pays pharmacies for the drug itself. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 covers this drug cost plus dispensing fees, administration, and a contribution to NHS services — but for cheap generic drugs, it represents a significant markup.
Drug Tariff cost
75p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,220% markup
Our price
£5.50
via private Rx
Lansoprazole has approximately 37m items dispensed annually in England (NHSBSA PCA 2024/25).
What is Lansoprazole used for?
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat acid reflux, heartburn, peptic ulcers, and to protect the stomach in patients taking anti-inflammatory medications. The 15mg dose is used for maintenance therapy and milder symptoms. Lansoprazole is one of the most prescribed drugs in England, with over 37 million items dispensed annually.
The Drug Tariff price for Lansoprazole 15mg is approximately 75p per 28-capsule pack. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 is 13 times the drug cost.
RepeatsDirect supplies Lansoprazole 15mg for £5.50 per month via a private prescription, saving £4.40 per item per month versus the NHS charge.
How can you save money on Lansoprazole 15mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Lansoprazole 15mg and pay significantly less. Through RepeatsDirect, a qualified pharmacist independent prescriber conducts a short clinical review and issues a private prescription. You pay £5.50 per month — saving £4.40 per month, or £52.80 per year.
| Option | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| NHS prescription charge | £9.90 | £118.80 |
| RepeatsDirect (private Rx) | £5.50 | £66.00 |
| Annual PPC (unlimited NHS Rx) | £9.54/mo avg | £114.50 |
A PPC is better value if you pay for 12+ items per year. RepeatsDirect is better value if you pay for fewer items or only want to switch the cheapest drugs.
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