Latanoprost vs Timolol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Latanoprost was dispensed 5.6× as often as Timolol in May 2026 — 291,088 items versus 51,539 in England.
291,088items
Latanoprost · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
51,539items
Timolol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Latanoprost versus Timolol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Latanoprost · ╌ Timolol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Latanoprost | Timolol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 291,088 | 51,539 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,486,785 | 609,406 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,029,562 | £403,406 |
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