Acetylcysteine vs Mannitol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 23,931.5× as often as Mannitol in March 2026 — 47,863 items versus 2 in England.
47,863items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Mannitol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Mannitol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Mannitol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Mannitol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 47,863 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 479,330 | 23 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £431,484 | £1,158 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Mannitol.