Hypromellose vs Carbomer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 153.8× as often as Carbomer in May 2026 — 26,911 items versus 175 in England.
26,911items
Hypromellose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
175items
Carbomer · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hypromellose versus Carbomer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hypromellose · ╌ Carbomer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Carbomer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26,911 | 175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 371,462 | 2,509 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,999 | £1,585 |
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