Acetylcysteine vs Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 47,863.0× as often as Lumacaftor/ivacaftor in March 2026 — 47,863 items versus 1 in England.
47,863items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lumacaftor/ivacaftor · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Lumacaftor/ivacaftor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 47,863 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 479,330 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £431,484 | £8,000 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Lumacaftor/ivacaftor.