Ketotifen fumarate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 9.6× as often as Ketotifen fumarate in June 2026 — 44,041 items versus 4,605 in England.
4,605items
Ketotifen fumarate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,041items
Olopatadine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketotifen fumarate versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketotifen fumarate · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Ketotifen fumarate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 4,605 | 44,041 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43,814 | 326,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £56,952 | £170,733 |
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