Brinzolamide vs Acetazolamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Brinzolamide was dispensed 5.8× as often as Acetazolamide in March 2026 — 67,241 items versus 11,517 in England.
67,241items
Brinzolamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,517items
Acetazolamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Brinzolamide versus Acetazolamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Brinzolamide · ╌ Acetazolamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Brinzolamide | Acetazolamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 67,241 | 11,517 |
| Items, last 12 months | 814,414 | 133,136 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £269,145 | £230,500 |
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