Latanoprost vs Pilocarpine nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Latanoprost was dispensed 352.0× as often as Pilocarpine nitrate in March 2026 — 300,997 items versus 855 in England.
300,997items
Latanoprost · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
855items
Pilocarpine nitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Latanoprost versus Pilocarpine nitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Latanoprost · ╌ Pilocarpine nitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Latanoprost | Pilocarpine nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 300,997 | 855 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,465,909 | 10,152 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,066,935 | £48,098 |
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