Atropine sulfate vs Cyclopentolate hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atropine sulfate was dispensed 2.7× as often as Cyclopentolate hydrochloride in March 2026 — 5,472 items versus 2,035 in England.
5,472items
Atropine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,035items
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atropine sulfate versus Cyclopentolate hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atropine sulfate · ╌ Cyclopentolate hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Cyclopentolate hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,472 | 2,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,152 | 24,550 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £151,376 | £25,791 |
See the full profile for Atropine sulfate or Cyclopentolate hydrochloride.