Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Hypromellose
Hypromellose was dispensed 10.1× as often as Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations in March 2026 — 28,286 items versus 2,800 in England.
2,800items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,286items
Hypromellose · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Hypromellose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,800 | 28,286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,587 | 380,236 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £33,100 | £169,340 |
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