Phenylephrine hydrochloride vs Tropicamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tropicamide was dispensed 8.2× as often as Phenylephrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 90 items versus 11 in England.
11items
Phenylephrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
90items
Tropicamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenylephrine hydrochloride versus Tropicamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenylephrine hydrochloride · ╌ Tropicamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenylephrine hydrochloride | Tropicamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11 | 90 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144 | 1,254 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £374 | £1,232 |
See the full profile for Phenylephrine hydrochloride or Tropicamide.