Omeprazole 10mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Omeprazole 10mg is a low-dose PPI for maintenance acid control, with a Drug Tariff price of approximately 65p per pack.
How much does Omeprazole 10mg cost on the NHS?
Omeprazole 10mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 65p for a 28-capsules pack — a full month's supply. Yet NHS patients in England pay a flat £9.90 per item. With 36m items dispensed in 2024/25, Omeprazole 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 Omeprazole 10mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Omeprazole 10mg at approximately 65p 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
65p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,423% markup
Our price
£5.50
via private Rx
Omeprazole has approximately 36m items dispensed annually in England (NHSBSA PCA 2024/25).
What is Omeprazole used for?
Omeprazole is a widely-used proton pump inhibitor for acid reflux, GORD, and stomach ulcer prevention. The 10mg dose is typically a maintenance dose for patients who have completed higher-dose treatment, or for patients with mild ongoing symptoms. Omeprazole is available over-the-counter as well as on prescription.
The Drug Tariff price for Omeprazole 10mg capsules (28 pack) is approximately 65p. The NHS charge of £9.90 is over 15 times the drug cost.
RepeatsDirect supplies Omeprazole 10mg for £5.50 per month via private prescription, a saving of £4.40 per month versus the NHS charge.
How can you save money on Omeprazole 10mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Omeprazole 10mg 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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