Cyclopentolate hydrochloride vs Tropicamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride was dispensed 22.2× as often as Tropicamide in May 2026 — 2,002 items versus 90 in England.
2,002items
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
90items
Tropicamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cyclopentolate hydrochloride versus Tropicamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cyclopentolate hydrochloride · ╌ Tropicamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cyclopentolate hydrochloride | Tropicamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,002 | 90 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,553 | 1,254 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £26,042 | £1,232 |
See the full profile for Cyclopentolate hydrochloride or Tropicamide.