Mercaptamine hydrochloride vs Hypromellose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 5,657.2× as often as Mercaptamine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 28,286 items versus 5 in England.
5items
Mercaptamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,286items
Hypromellose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine hydrochloride versus Hypromellose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine hydrochloride · ╌ Hypromellose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine hydrochloride | Hypromellose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 28,286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 380,236 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,082 | £169,340 |
See the full profile for Mercaptamine hydrochloride or Hypromellose.