Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Hypromellose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 10.1× as often as Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations in May 2026 — 26,911 items versus 2,664 in England.
2,664items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,911items
Hypromellose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations versus Hypromellose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · ╌ Hypromellose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Hypromellose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,664 | 26,911 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,328 | 371,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,711 | £157,999 |
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