Acetylcysteine vs Mannitol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 24,045.5× as often as Mannitol in May 2026 — 48,091 items versus 2 in England.
48,091items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Mannitol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Mannitol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Mannitol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Mannitol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 48,091 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 508,734 | 23 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £418,580 | £1,158 |
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