Cyclopentolate hydrochloride vs Phenylephrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride was dispensed 182.0× as often as Phenylephrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,002 items versus 11 in England.
2,002items
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Phenylephrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cyclopentolate hydrochloride versus Phenylephrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cyclopentolate hydrochloride · ╌ Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cyclopentolate hydrochloride | Phenylephrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,002 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,553 | 144 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £26,042 | £374 |
See the full profile for Cyclopentolate hydrochloride or Phenylephrine hydrochloride.