Phenylephrine hydrochloride vs Tropicamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tropicamide was dispensed 8.8× as often as Phenylephrine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 97 items versus 11 in England.
11items
Phenylephrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
97items
Tropicamide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Phenylephrine hydrochloride | Tropicamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11 | 97 |
| Items, last 12 months | 149 | 1,282 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £456 | £1,767 |
See the full profile for Phenylephrine hydrochloride or Tropicamide.