Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Carbomer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations was dispensed 15.2× as often as Carbomer in May 2026 — 2,664 items versus 175 in England.
2,664items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
175items
Carbomer · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations versus Carbomer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · ╌ Carbomer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Carbomer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,664 | 175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,328 | 2,509 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,711 | £1,585 |
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