Ketotifen fumarate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 8.0× as often as Ketotifen fumarate in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 3,764 in England.
3,764items
Ketotifen fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ketotifen fumarate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,764 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 44,101 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,140 | £118,433 |
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