Atropine sulfate vs Phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atropine sulfate was dispensed 5,452.0× as often as Phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide in May 2026 — 5,452 items versus 1 in England.
5,452items
Atropine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atropine sulfate versus Phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atropine sulfate · ╌ Phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Phenylephrine hydrochloride and tropicamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,452 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,708 | 7 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £140,672 | £84 |
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