Atropine sulfate vs Tropicamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atropine sulfate was dispensed 60.6× as often as Tropicamide in May 2026 — 5,452 items versus 90 in England.
5,452items
Atropine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
90items
Tropicamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atropine sulfate versus Tropicamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atropine sulfate · ╌ Tropicamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Tropicamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,452 | 90 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,708 | 1,254 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £140,672 | £1,232 |
See the full profile for Atropine sulfate or Tropicamide.