Hypromellose
Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations | Eye
Items (National)
886.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1M
Practices
6,693
Avg per Practice
133
Overview
Hypromellose is prescribed by 6,693 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 886,900 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,125,145 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75,972
Jun 2026
68,651
Jun 2026
75,349
Jun 2026
73,244
Jun 2026
70,629
Jun 2026
74,659
Jun 2026
68,244
Jun 2026
72,668
Jun 2026
68,049
Jun 2026
62,339
Jun 2026
66,880
Jun 2026
66,938
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 43.5K | 251 | 173 | +30.7% ▲ |
| S | 42.2K | 162 | 260 | +96.4% ▲ |
| M | 37.4K | 169 | 221 | +67.1% ▲ |
| L | 33.9K | 143 | 237 | +79.0% ▲ |
| E | 29.2K | 137 | 213 | +60.6% ▲ |
| NE | 26.6K | 138 | 193 | +45.4% ▲ |
| PE | 22.8K | 87 | 262 | +97.5% ▲ |
| TS | 15.9K | 69 | 230 | +73.9% ▲ |
| LE | 15.5K | 118 | 131 | -1.0% vs avg |
| N | 15.4K | 114 | 135 | +2.2% ▲ |
| DN | 15.2K | 83 | 183 | +38.1% ▲ |
| WA | 15.0K | 87 | 173 | +30.5% ▲ |
| EX | 14.4K | 59 | 244 | +84.0% ▲ |
| OL | 14.0K | 72 | 194 | +46.3% ▲ |
| ST | 13.5K | 82 | 165 | +24.7% ▲ |
| BN | 13.5K | 70 | 193 | +45.4% ▲ |
| CV | 13.2K | 104 | 127 | -4.5% ▼ |
| DE | 12.8K | 77 | 166 | +25.1% ▲ |
| HA | 12.5K | 77 | 162 | +22.6% ▲ |
| SE | 12.5K | 106 | 118 | -10.9% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 1,750 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 1,565 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 1,539 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
- Paragraph: Tear deficiency, eye lubricant and astringent
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.