Sodium chloride 5% eye ointment preservative free
BNF presentation 21300000157 within chapter Appliances. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
21300000157
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
2,554
NHS spend (£)
£69,734.15
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 358 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 79 |
| November 2024 | 379 |
| October 2024 | 364 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 332 |
| May 2024 | 81 |
| July 2021 | 118 |
| June 2021 | 83 |
| December 2020 | 269 |
| November 2020 | 453 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 20 | No data available |
|
Sole Bay H/C
ODS D83022
|
16 | 26A - NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 16 | No data available |
|
The Parks Medical Practice
ODS K83052
|
16 | 78H - NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 16 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 15 | No data available |
|
Modality Mid Sussex
ODS H82040
|
14 | 70F - SUSSEX ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 13 | No data available |
|
Park Surgery
ODS H82017
|
13 | 70F - SUSSEX ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 12 | No data available |