Optive 0.5% eye drops
BNF presentation 21300000300 within chapter Appliances. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
21300000300
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
33,868
NHS spend (£)
£308,386.10
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 | 2,698 |
| February 2025 | 19 |
| December 2024 | 817 |
| November 2024 | 3,151 |
| October 2024 | 3,418 |
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 292 |
| July 2024 | 3,603 |
| May 2024 | 823 |
| July 2021 | 3,111 |
| June 2021 | 1,975 |
| December 2020 | 6,364 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 80 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 75 | No data available |
|
The Medical Group
ODS A83022
|
73 | 84H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 69 | No data available |
|
The Ridings Medical Group
ODS B81061
|
61 | 02Y - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 61 | No data available |
|
Ash Trees Surgery
ODS P81029
|
61 | 01K - LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 57 | No data available |
|
Winstree Medical Practice
ODS F81069
|
56 | 06T - SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB |
|
Mill Road Surgery
ODS F81636
|
51 | 06T - SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB |