Cyclopentolate hydrochloride vs Tropicamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride was dispensed 21.7× as often as Tropicamide in April 2026 — 2,063 items versus 95 in England.
2,063items
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
95items
Tropicamide · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Cyclopentolate hydrochloride | Tropicamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,063 | 95 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,619 | 1,275 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £26,321 | £1,557 |
See the full profile for Cyclopentolate hydrochloride or Tropicamide.