Naphazoline hydrochloride vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 810.7× as often as Naphazoline hydrochloride in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 37 in England.
37items
Naphazoline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naphazoline hydrochloride versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naphazoline hydrochloride · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Naphazoline hydrochloride | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 37 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 605 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £125 | £118,433 |
See the full profile for Naphazoline hydrochloride or Olopatadine.