Prescriptions dispensed and over-the-counter sales of topical anti-infective eye preparations, in millions, between 2004 and 2007, in England.
| Year | Total topical anti-infective eye prescriptions (ePACT) | Topical chloramphenicol prescriptions (ePACT) | Topical chloramphenicol over-the-counter sales (IMS Health) | Total topical chloramphenicol use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.22 | 2.30 | – | 2.30 |
| 2005 | 3.04 | 2.31 | 0.68 | 2.99 |
| 2006 | 2.79 | 2.00 | 1.10 | 3.11 |
| 2007 | 2.80 | 1.94 | 1.46 | 3.40 |
Data are gathered from ePACT and IMS Health, as described in the main text.