Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Povidone iodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations was dispensed 452.0× as often as Povidone iodine in June 2026 — 2,712 items versus 6 in England.
2,712items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Povidone iodine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations versus Povidone iodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · ╌ Povidone iodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Povidone iodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,712 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,298 | 83 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £34,189 | £119 |
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