Latanoprost vs Pilocarpine nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Latanoprost was dispensed 344.5× as often as Pilocarpine nitrate in May 2026 — 291,088 items versus 845 in England.
291,088items
Latanoprost · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
845items
Pilocarpine nitrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Latanoprost | Pilocarpine nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 291,088 | 845 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,486,785 | 10,168 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,029,562 | £46,180 |
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