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What to prescribe in preference.

For each condition and drug class, the option to favour on today's market - refreshed every working day. A guide to value within clinically comparable choices, never a substitute for your clinical judgement.

This universal board sticks to generic, clinically-comparable choices. The brand-specific opportunities are reserved for the tailored deep-dive report.

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Cardiovascular

3 drug classes

Best value today: Rosuvastatin leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
RosuvastatinPrefer10mg tablets · 28in stock
Pravastatin40mg tablets · 28alternative
Atorvastatin20mg tablets · 28alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Lisinopril leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
LisinoprilPrefer10mg tablets · 28in stock
Losartan50mg tablets · 28alternative
Candesartan8mg tablets · 28alternative
Ramipril2.5mg capsules · 28alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Felodipine leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
FelodipinePrefer5mg modified-release · 28in stock
Amlodipine5mg tablets · 28alternative
Lercanidipine10mg tablets · 28alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Diabetes

2 drug classes

Best value today: Dapagliflozin leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
Canagliflozin100mg tablets · 30alternative
Empagliflozin10mg tablets · 28alternative
DapagliflozinPrefer10mg tablets · 28in stock

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Linagliptin leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
LinagliptinPrefer5mg tablets · 28in stock
Sitagliptin100mg tablets · 28alternative
Alogliptin25mg tablets · 28alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Gut & reflux

3 drug classes

Best value today: Lansoprazole leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
LansoprazolePrefer30mg capsules · 28in stock
Omeprazole20mg capsules · 28alternative
Esomeprazole20mg capsules · 28alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Gaviscon Advance leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

MoleculeFormValueIn class
Gaviscon AdvancePrefer500ml oral solutionin stock
Acidex Advance250ml oral solutionalternative
Gaviscon Advance500mg tablets · 24alternative
Acidex500ml oral solutionalternative
Peptac500ml oral solutionalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Senna leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
SennaPrefer7.5mg tablets · 60in stock
Macrogol13800mg sachets · 30alternative
Lactulose500ml oral solutionalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Respiratory

2 drug classes

Best value today: Salamol leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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Device / moleculeFormValueIn class
SalamolPrefer100 inhaler · Easi-Breathein stock
Ventolin100 inhaler · 100alternative
Salbutamol100mcg inhaler · 200alternative
Airomir100 inhaler · 200alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Fostair leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

Best value in class - choose by device or preference
Device / moleculeFormValueIn class
FostairPrefer100/6 inhalerin stock
Luforbec100/6 inhaleralternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Pain

3 drug classes

Best value today: Paracetamol leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
ParacetamolPrefer500mg tablets · 100in stock

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Ibuprofen leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
IbuprofenPrefer400mg tablets · 84in stock
Naproxen250mg tablets · 28alternative
Naproxen500mg tablets · 28alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Gabapentin leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
GabapentinPrefer300mg capsules · 100in stock
Amitriptyline10mg tablets · 28alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Skin

7 drug classes

Best value today: Zerobase leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
ZerobasePrefer500g creamin stock
Hydromol500g creamalternative
Cetraben Emollient500g creamalternative
Aquamax500g creamalternative
Zerocream500g creamalternative
Zeroderm500g ointmentalternative
Epimax500g creamalternative
Aproderm500g ointmentalternative
Dermol500g creamalternative
Diprobase Advanced500ml creamalternative
Aveeno500ml creamalternative
Doublebase500g gelalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Hydrocortisone leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
HydrocortisonePrefer30g/0.5% creamin stock
Clobetasone30g creamalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Betamethasone Valerate leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
Betamethasone ValeratePrefer30g/0.1% creamin stock
Mometasone30g/0.1% creamalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Fluorouracil leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

MoleculeFormValueIn class
FluorouracilPrefer40g/5% creamin stock
Klisyri10mg ointment · 5alternative
Actikerall25ml oral solutionalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Nystaform Hc leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

MoleculeFormValueIn class
Nystaform HcPrefer30g creamin stock
Fucidin H30g creamalternative
Trimovate30g creamalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Calcipotriol/Betamethasone leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
Calcipotriol/BetamethasonePrefer60g ointmentin stock
Calcipotriol50mcg/120g ointmentalternative
Ketoconazole120ml/2%alternative
Calcipotriol/Betamethasone60g gelalternative
Calcipotriol/Betamethasone50mcg/60g foamalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Metronidazole leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
MetronidazolePrefer50g gelin stock
Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide45g/0.1%/2.5% gelalternative
Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide60g/3% gelalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Eyes

4 drug classes

Best value today: Thealoz Duo Dry leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
Thealoz Duo DryPrefer10ml dropsin stock
Vizidor Duo20mg/5mg/5ml dropsalternative
Thealoz Duo400mg gel · 30alternative
Evotears3ml dropsalternative
Viscotears Tri Action10ml dropsalternative
Clinitas10ml/0.2% dropsalternative
Viscotears Ha10ml dropsalternative
Hylo-dual10ml dropsalternative
Hyabak10ml/0.15% dropsalternative
Hylo-tears10ml/0.1%alternative
Hylo-dual Intense10ml/0.2% dropsalternative
Hylo-forte10ml/0.2% dropsalternative
Hypromellose10ml/0.3% dropsalternative
Optive Lubricant10ml dropsalternative
Vizhyal10ml/0.1% dropsalternative
Hylo-fresh10ml/0.03%alternative
Optive Fusion10ml dropsalternative
Hylo-care Lubricant10mlalternative
Tear-lac10ml/0.3% dropsalternative
Zimed0.3mg/3ml dropsalternative
Carmellose0.4ml/0.5% drops · 30alternative
Viscotears (skin)10g gelalternative
Evolve Ha10ml/0.2% dropsalternative
Evolve Carbomer10g/0.2% gelalternative
Viscotears (eye/ear)0.2% gel · 30alternative
Vizidor20mg/5ml dropsalternative
Optive Plus Lubricant10ml dropsalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Latanoprost/Timolol leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
Latanoprost/TimololPrefer2.5ml dropsin stock
Monopost50mcg/0.2ml drops · 30alternative
Bimatoprost0.3mg/3ml dropsalternative
Lotacryn50mcg/2.5ml dropsalternative
Bimatoprost/Timolol0.3mg/5mg/3mlalternative
Bimatoprost0.1mg/3ml dropsalternative
Travoprost40mcg/2.5ml dropsalternative
Latanoprost50mcg/2.5ml dropsalternative
Tafluprost15mcg drops · 30alternative
Bimatoprost0.3mg/0.4ml · 30alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Timolol leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
TimololPrefer5ml/0.25% dropsin stock
Tiopex1mg/0.4ml gel · 30alternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Best value today: Dorzolamide/Timolol leads this class on live dispensing value. Options are clinically comparable within guidance, so favour the value-leader where suitable.

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MoleculeFormValueIn class
Dorzolamide/TimololPrefer20mg/5mg/10ml dropsin stock
Brimonidine5ml/0.2% dropsalternative
Brinzolamide/Timolol10mg/5mg/5mlalternative
Brinzolamide10mg/5ml dropsalternative

Colour shades each option by its live dispensing value (deeper green = higher value). Molecules are clinically interchangeable within guidance; order reflects dispensary value, not clinical priority.

Cardiovascular

Rosuvastatin 5mg capsulesRosuvastatin 5mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Rosuvastatin 10mg capsulesRosuvastatin 10mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Rosuvastatin 20mg capsulesRosuvastatin 20mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Rosuvastatin 40mg capsulesRosuvastatin 40mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value

Switch only where clinically appropriate and re-counsel as needed. Value-led guidance within comparable choices, never a substitute for clinical judgement.

Ramipril 1.25mg tabletsRamipril 1.25mg capsulessame molecule, same dosebetter value
Ramipril 2.5mg tabletsRamipril 2.5mg capsulessame molecule, same dosebetter value
Ramipril 5mg tabletsRamipril 5mg capsulessame molecule, same dosebetter value
Ramipril 10mg capsulesRamipril 10mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value

Switch only where clinically appropriate and re-counsel as needed. Value-led guidance within comparable choices, never a substitute for clinical judgement.

Gut & reflux

Omeprazole 10mg capsulesOmeprazole 10mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Omeprazole 20mg capsulesOmeprazole 20mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Omeprazole 40mg capsulesOmeprazole 40mg orodispersible tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Omeprazole 40mg tabletsOmeprazole 40mg orodispersible tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Lansoprazole 15mg capsulesLansoprazole 15mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value
Lansoprazole 30mg tabletsLansoprazole 30mg capsulessame molecule, same dosebetter value
Esomeprazole 20mg tabletsEsomeprazole 20mg capsulessame molecule, same dosebetter value
Esomeprazole 40mg tabletsEsomeprazole 40mg capsulessame molecule, same dosebetter value
Lansoprazole 30mg capsulesOmeprazole 20mg tabletsequivalent dosebetter value
Pantoprazole 40mg tabletsOmeprazole 20mg tabletsequivalent dosebetter value
Esomeprazole 20mg capsulesOmeprazole 20mg tabletsequivalent dosebetter value

Switch only where clinically appropriate and re-counsel as needed. Value-led guidance within comparable choices, never a substitute for clinical judgement.

Pain

Paracetamol (oral) 500mg capsulesParacetamol (oral) 500mg soluble tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value

Switch only where clinically appropriate and re-counsel as needed. Value-led guidance within comparable choices, never a substitute for clinical judgement.

Ibuprofen (oral) 200mg capsulesIbuprofen (oral) 200mg tabletssame molecule, same dosebetter value

Switch only where clinically appropriate and re-counsel as needed. Value-led guidance within comparable choices, never a substitute for clinical judgement.

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RxMargin Live Market - prescriber dashboard. Universal dispensing-value guidance, refreshed every working day. The preferred option reflects the best value within clinically comparable choices on today's cross-supplier market; it is a guide, not clinical advice. No patient or practice data is used. Built 10/07/2026. © 2026 RxMargin Ltd. All rights reserved. RxMargin Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company number 17290865.