Atropine sulfate
Atropine sulfate was ranked 599th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 5,452 items, up 1.2% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Atropine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Mydriatics and cycloplegics
- Presentations 4 shown
- Average cost / item £25.80
- Year on year Up 1.2% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Atropine sulfate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atropine 1% eye drops | 1105000B0AAAEAE | 2,636 | £32,806 |
| Atropine 1% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose preservative free | 1105000B0AAAJAJ | 2,426 | £92,886 |
| Minims atropine sulfate 1% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose | 1105000B0BBAAAJ | 389 | £14,975 |
| Atropine 1% eye drops preservative free | 1105000B0AAANAN | 1 | £4 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Atropine sulfate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Atropine sulfate volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Atropine sulfate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.