Epinastine hydrochloride vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 183.4× as often as Epinastine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 32,094 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Epinastine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Epinastine hydrochloride versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Epinastine hydrochloride · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Epinastine hydrochloride | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 175 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,616 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,990 | £128,761 |
See the full profile for Epinastine hydrochloride or Olopatadine.