Acetylcysteine vs Carbocisteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbocisteine was dispensed 7.0× as often as Acetylcysteine in May 2026 — 334,426 items versus 48,091 in England.
48,091items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
334,426items
Carbocisteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Carbocisteine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Carbocisteine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Carbocisteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 48,091 | 334,426 |
| Items, last 12 months | 508,734 | 4,083,512 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £418,580 | £1,673,196 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Carbocisteine.