Brinzolamide vs Pilocarpine nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Brinzolamide was dispensed 74.1× as often as Pilocarpine nitrate in April 2026 — 65,549 items versus 885 in England.
65,549items
Brinzolamide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
885items
Pilocarpine nitrate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Brinzolamide | Pilocarpine nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 65,549 | 885 |
| Items, last 12 months | 811,819 | 10,184 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £244,354 | £49,428 |
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