Prednisolone acetate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olopatadine was dispensed 2.8× as often as Prednisolone acetate in March 2026 — 29,997 items versus 10,836 in England.
10,836items
Prednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,997items
Olopatadine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Prednisolone acetate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 10,836 | 29,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 126,320 | 320,712 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £31,874 | £118,433 |
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