Acetylcysteine vs Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 48,302.0× as often as Lumacaftor/ivacaftor in April 2026 — 48,302 items versus 1 in England.
48,302items
Acetylcysteine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lumacaftor/ivacaftor · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Lumacaftor/ivacaftor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Lumacaftor/ivacaftor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 48,302 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 495,103 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £442,131 | £8,000 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Lumacaftor/ivacaftor.