Naphazoline hydrochloride vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 746.4× as often as Naphazoline hydrochloride in May 2026 — 32,094 items versus 43 in England.
43items
Naphazoline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Naphazoline hydrochloride | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 43 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 560 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £178 | £128,761 |
See the full profile for Naphazoline hydrochloride or Olopatadine.