Bimatoprost vs Pilocarpine nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bimatoprost was dispensed 79.9× as often as Pilocarpine nitrate in May 2026 — 67,541 items versus 845 in England.
67,541items
Bimatoprost · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
845items
Pilocarpine nitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bimatoprost versus Pilocarpine nitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bimatoprost · ╌ Pilocarpine nitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Bimatoprost | Pilocarpine nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 67,541 | 845 |
| Items, last 12 months | 871,015 | 10,168 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £588,670 | £46,180 |
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