Acetylcysteine vs Carbocisteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbocisteine was dispensed 7.1× as often as Acetylcysteine in April 2026 — 345,202 items versus 48,302 in England.
48,302items
Acetylcysteine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
345,202items
Carbocisteine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Carbocisteine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Carbocisteine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Carbocisteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 48,302 | 345,202 |
| Items, last 12 months | 495,103 | 4,086,396 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £442,131 | £1,683,766 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Carbocisteine.