Acetylcysteine vs Erdosteine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 94.7× as often as Erdosteine in May 2026 — 48,091 items versus 508 in England.
48,091items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
508items
Erdosteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Erdosteine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Erdosteine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Erdosteine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 48,091 | 508 |
| Items, last 12 months | 508,734 | 6,810 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £418,580 | £4,789 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Erdosteine.