Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Carmellose sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 11.3× as often as Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations in May 2026 — 30,147 items versus 2,664 in England.
2,664items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations versus Carmellose sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · ╌ Carmellose sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Carmellose sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,664 | 30,147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,328 | 383,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,711 | £326,690 |
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