Epinastine hydrochloride vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 197.3× as often as Epinastine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 152 in England.
152items
Epinastine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Epinastine hydrochloride | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 152 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,698 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,742 | £118,433 |
See the full profile for Epinastine hydrochloride or Olopatadine.