Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations
Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations was ranked 707th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 2,707 items, down 3.7% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £11.26
- Year on year Down 3.7% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blephasol lotion | 110801000BLAPA0 | 2,541 | £23,336 |
| Systane lid wipes | 110801000BLASAB | 147 | £1,775 |
| Soothe Night Time eye ointment | 110801000BLAMA0 | 19 | £5,361 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
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