Atropine sulfate vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fentanyl citrate was dispensed 36.8× as often as Atropine sulfate in March 2026 — 147 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Atropine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
147items
Fentanyl citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atropine sulfate versus Fentanyl citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atropine sulfate · ╌ Fentanyl citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atropine sulfate | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43 | 1,553 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £50 | £2,844 |
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