Azelastine hydrochloride vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 5.4× as often as Azelastine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 5,518 in England.
5,518items
Azelastine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Azelastine hydrochloride | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,518 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 64,581 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,009 | £118,433 |
See the full profile for Azelastine hydrochloride or Olopatadine.