Fluorometholone vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 4.2× as often as Fluorometholone in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 7,064 in England.
7,064items
Fluorometholone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluorometholone versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluorometholone · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluorometholone | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,064 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 82,527 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £17,522 | £118,433 |
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