Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations was dispensed 1.9× as often as Sodium chloride in May 2026 — 2,664 items versus 1,391 in England.
2,664items
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,391items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,664 | 1,391 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,328 | 16,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,711 | £36,923 |
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