Fluorometholone vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 4.7× as often as Fluorometholone in May 2026 — 32,094 items versus 6,878 in England.
6,878items
Fluorometholone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluorometholone versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluorometholone · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluorometholone | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,878 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 82,592 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £16,911 | £128,761 |
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