Prednisolone acetate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 3.1× as often as Prednisolone acetate in May 2026 — 32,094 items versus 10,478 in England.
10,478items
Prednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prednisolone acetate versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Prednisolone acetate · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Prednisolone acetate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,478 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 126,767 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,824 | £128,761 |
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