Atropine sulfate vs Phenylephrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atropine sulfate was dispensed 315.4× as often as Phenylephrine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 5,677 items versus 18 in England.
5,677items
Atropine sulfate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18items
Phenylephrine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atropine sulfate versus Phenylephrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atropine sulfate · ╌ Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Phenylephrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 5,677 | 18 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,189 | 146 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £148,493 | £396 |
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