Azelastine hydrochloride vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 4.9× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 32,094 items versus 6,523 in England.
6,523items
Azelastine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelastine hydrochloride versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelastine hydrochloride · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelastine hydrochloride | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,523 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,141 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £51,054 | £128,761 |
See the full profile for Azelastine hydrochloride or Olopatadine.