Bimatoprost vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bimatoprost was dispensed 34.1× as often as Pilocarpine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 71,448 items versus 2,094 in England.
71,448items
Bimatoprost · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,094items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bimatoprost versus Pilocarpine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bimatoprost · ╌ Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bimatoprost | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 71,448 | 2,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 887,280 | 24,734 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £626,016 | £223,876 |
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