Acetylcysteine vs Lumacaftor/ivacaftor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 48,091.0× as often as Lumacaftor/ivacaftor in May 2026 — 48,091 items versus 1 in England.
48,091items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lumacaftor/ivacaftor · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Lumacaftor/ivacaftor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 48,091 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 508,734 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £418,580 | £8,000 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Lumacaftor/ivacaftor.