Acetylcysteine vs Carmellose sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 12.4× as often as Acetylcysteine in May 2026 — 30,147 items versus 2,428 in England.
2,428items
Acetylcysteine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Carmellose sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Carmellose sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Carmellose sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,428 | 30,147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,217 | 383,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £256,297 | £326,690 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Carmellose sodium.