Atropine sulfate vs Phenylephrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atropine sulfate was dispensed 497.5× as often as Phenylephrine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 5,472 items versus 11 in England.
5,472items
Atropine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Phenylephrine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Phenylephrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,472 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,152 | 149 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £151,376 | £456 |
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