Atropine sulfate vs Cyclopentolate hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atropine sulfate was dispensed 2.7× as often as Cyclopentolate hydrochloride in May 2026 — 5,452 items versus 2,002 in England.
5,452items
Atropine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,002items
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Cyclopentolate hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,452 | 2,002 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,708 | 24,553 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £140,672 | £26,042 |
See the full profile for Atropine sulfate or Cyclopentolate hydrochloride.