| Assessment Status | Rapid Review Complete |
| HTA ID | 25038 |
| Drug | Omeprazole |
| Brand | Appizped® |
| Indication | Omeprazole (Appizped®) is indicated for: Paediatric use (Children over 1 month of age) • Treatment of reflux oesophagitis • Symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid regurgitation in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; Children over 4 years of age and adolescents • In combination with antibiotics in treatment of duodenal ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori); Adults • Treatment of duodenal ulcers • Prevention of relapse of duodenal ulcers • Treatment of gastric ulcers • Prevention of relapse of gastric ulcers • In combination with appropriate antibiotics, H. pylori eradication in peptic ulcer disease • Treatment of NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers • Prevention of NSAID-associated gastric and duodenal ulcers in patients at risk • Treatment of reflux oesophagitis • Long-term management of patients with healed reflux esophagitis • Treatment of symptomatic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) |
| Assessment Process | |
| Rapid review commissioned | 05/06/2025 |
| Rapid review completed | 30/06/2025 |
| Rapid review outcome | A full HTA is not recommended. The NCPE recommends that omeprazole (Appizped®) not be considered for reimbursement at the submitted price. |
This recommendation should be considered while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.
Next steps: The NCPE Assessment Report and recommendation, will be considered by the HSE when making their decision on reimbursement, while also having regard to the criteria specified in the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.
Further information on this process may be found here.
Further information on the status of this recommendation may be found here.