Acetylcysteine vs Hypromellose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 10.5× as often as Acetylcysteine in June 2026 — 27,768 items versus 2,644 in England.
2,644items
Acetylcysteine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,768items
Hypromellose · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Hypromellose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Hypromellose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Hypromellose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,644 | 27,768 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,326 | 369,557 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £278,653 | £172,884 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Hypromellose.