Brinzolamide vs Pilocarpine nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Brinzolamide was dispensed 75.4× as often as Pilocarpine nitrate in May 2026 — 63,741 items versus 845 in England.
63,741items
Brinzolamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
845items
Pilocarpine nitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Brinzolamide versus Pilocarpine nitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Brinzolamide · ╌ Pilocarpine nitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Brinzolamide | Pilocarpine nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 63,741 | 845 |
| Items, last 12 months | 805,341 | 10,168 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £236,756 | £46,180 |
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