Acetylcysteine vs Carmellose sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 12.6× as often as Acetylcysteine in March 2026 — 31,670 items versus 2,515 in England.
2,515items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Carmellose sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,515 | 31,670 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,102 | 386,963 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £260,578 | £343,769 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Carmellose sodium.