Hypromellose vs Carbomer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 152.9× as often as Carbomer in March 2026 — 28,286 items versus 185 in England.
28,286items
Hypromellose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
185items
Carbomer · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hypromellose versus Carbomer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hypromellose · ╌ Carbomer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Carbomer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,286 | 185 |
| Items, last 12 months | 380,236 | 2,533 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £169,340 | £1,792 |
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