Prednisolone acetate vs Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) was dispensed 1.5× as often as Prednisolone acetate in May 2026 — 16,189 items versus 10,478 in England.
10,478items
Prednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,189items
Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prednisolone acetate versus Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory): national items dispensed by month
▬ Prednisolone acetate · ╌ Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Prednisolone acetate | Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,478 | 16,189 |
| Items, last 12 months | 126,767 | 180,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,824 | £1,808,607 |
See the full profile for Prednisolone acetate or Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory).