Sodium cromoglicate vs Olopatadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium cromoglicate was dispensed 1.9× as often as Olopatadine in May 2026 — 60,313 items versus 32,094 in England.
60,313items
Sodium cromoglicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,094items
Olopatadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium cromoglicate versus Olopatadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium cromoglicate · ╌ Olopatadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium cromoglicate | Olopatadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 60,313 | 32,094 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,554 | 321,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £188,826 | £128,761 |
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