Acetylcysteine vs Carbocisteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbocisteine was dispensed 7.3× as often as Acetylcysteine in March 2026 — 350,997 items versus 47,863 in England.
47,863items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
350,997items
Carbocisteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Carbocisteine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Carbocisteine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Carbocisteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 47,863 | 350,997 |
| Items, last 12 months | 479,330 | 4,068,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £431,484 | £1,765,404 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Carbocisteine.