Atropine sulfate vs Tropicamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atropine sulfate was dispensed 56.4× as often as Tropicamide in March 2026 — 5,472 items versus 97 in England.
5,472items
Atropine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
97items
Tropicamide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Tropicamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,472 | 97 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,152 | 1,282 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £151,376 | £1,767 |
See the full profile for Atropine sulfate or Tropicamide.