Ocu-Lube Carmellose 0.5% eye drops preservative free
BNF presentation 21300000195 within chapter Appliances. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
21300000195
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
165
NHS spend (£)
£1,501.51
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 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 29 |
| October 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| July 2021 | 10 |
| June 2021 | 6 |
| December 2020 | 23 |
| November 2020 | 29 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
|
Old School Surgery
ODS G82790
|
9 | 91Q - KENT AND MEDWAY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 5 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 5 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 5 | No data available |
|
Boundaries Surgery
ODS J82625
|
5 | D9Y0V - HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT ICB |
|
Northiam Surgery
ODS G81087
|
4 | 97R - SUSSEX ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 4 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 3 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 3 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 3 | No data available |