Proton Pump Inhibitors

*Prices reflect U.S. average retail price

Omeprazole

Omeprazole, sold under the brand names Prilosec and Losec among others, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: None  Available                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: $66/month

 

Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole, first sold under the brand name Protonix, is used for short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, and pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger–Ellison syndrome...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: None  Available                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: $85/month

 

Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Prevacid among others, is a medication which inhibits the stomach's production of acid. There is no evidence that its effectiveness is different from that of other PPIs. Lansoprazole, given through a nasogatric tube, effectively controls pH inside the stomach and is an alternative to intravenous pantoprazole in people who are unable to swallow solid-dose formulations...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: None  Available                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: $185/month

 

Nexium

Esomeprazole sold under the brand name Nexium (or Nexum) among others, is a proton-pump inhibitor which reduces stomach acid. It is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome....Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Nexium                                                                                                                                    Average retail cost: $314/month

 

Dexilant

Dexlansoprazole (trade names Kapidex, Dexilant) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that is marketed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of erosive esophagitis and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Dexilant                                                                                                                         Average retail cost: $382/month

 

Prevacid

Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Prevacid among others, is a medication which inhibits the stomach's production of acid. There is no evidence that its effectiveness is different from that of other PPIs.[1] Lansoprazole, given through a nasogatric tube, effectively controls pH inside the stomach and is an alternative to intravenous pantoprazole in people who are unable to swallow solid-dose formulations...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Prevacid                                                                                                                                   Average retail cost: $445/month

 

Prilosec

Omeprazole, sold under the brand names Prilosec and Losec among others, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people who are at high risk. It can be taken by mouth or injected into a vein...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Prilosec                                                                                                                              Average retail cost: $502/month

 

Protonix

Pantoprazole, first sold under the brand name Protonix, is used for short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, and pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger–Ellison syndrome...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Protonix                                                                                                                                   Average retail cost: $655/month

 

AcipHex

Rabeprazole is an antiulcer drug of the proton pump inhibitor class. It is used to suppress gastric acid production for a number of medical uses. Its adverse effects tend to be mild but can be serious, including deficiencies in essential nutrients, rare incidences of liver and bone damage, and dangerous rashes...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: AcipHex                                                                                                                                    Average retail cost: $857/month

 

Omeprazole & Sodium-Bicarbonate

Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid) is an expensive drug used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This drug is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic version...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: $2,399/month

 

Zegerid

Omeprazole, sold under the brand name Zegerid, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people who are at high risk. It can be taken by mouth or injected into a vein...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                          Average retail cost: $4,071/month

 

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