Brinzolamide vs Acetazolamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Brinzolamide was dispensed 5.8× as often as Acetazolamide in May 2026 — 63,741 items versus 10,902 in England.
63,741items
Brinzolamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,902items
Acetazolamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Brinzolamide versus Acetazolamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Brinzolamide · ╌ Acetazolamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Brinzolamide | Acetazolamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 63,741 | 10,902 |
| Items, last 12 months | 811,493 | 133,724 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £236,756 | £110,659 |
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