Acetylcysteine vs Tezacaftor/ivacaftor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetylcysteine was dispensed 47,863.0× as often as Tezacaftor/ivacaftor in March 2026 — 47,863 items versus 1 in England.
47,863items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Tezacaftor/ivacaftor · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Tezacaftor/ivacaftor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Tezacaftor/ivacaftor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Tezacaftor/ivacaftor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 47,863 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 479,330 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £431,484 | £225 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Tezacaftor/ivacaftor.