Cetylpyridinium chloride vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pilocarpine hydrochloride was dispensed 38.5× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in May 2026 — 2,193 items versus 57 in England.
57items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,193items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cetylpyridinium chloride versus Pilocarpine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cetylpyridinium chloride · ╌ Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cetylpyridinium chloride | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 57 | 2,193 |
| Items, last 12 months | 698 | 26,076 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £244 | £97,068 |
See the full profile for Cetylpyridinium chloride or Pilocarpine hydrochloride.