Lansoprazole 30mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Lansoprazole 30mg is the standard-dose PPI for acid reflux and ulcer treatment, with a Drug Tariff price of approximately 82p per pack.
How much does Lansoprazole 30mg cost on the NHS?
Lansoprazole 30mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 82p 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 30mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Lansoprazole 30mg at approximately 82p 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
82p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,107% 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 30mg is the standard dose for acute treatment of acid reflux, oesophagitis, and peptic ulcers. It provides robust acid suppression and is one of the most commonly prescribed PPIs in England. Many patients take it long-term for reflux management.
The Drug Tariff price for a 28-capsule pack of Lansoprazole 30mg is approximately 82p. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 is over 12 times the drug cost. For patients taking this daily long-term, this adds up to significant overpayment.
RepeatsDirect offers Lansoprazole 30mg for £5.50 per month via private prescription, saving £4.40 per month versus the NHS charge.
How can you save money on Lansoprazole 30mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Lansoprazole 30mg 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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