Acetylcysteine vs Hypromellose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 11.2× as often as Acetylcysteine in March 2026 — 28,286 items versus 2,515 in England.
2,515items
Acetylcysteine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,286items
Hypromellose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetylcysteine versus Hypromellose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetylcysteine · ╌ Hypromellose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetylcysteine | Hypromellose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,515 | 28,286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,102 | 380,236 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £260,578 | £169,340 |
See the full profile for Acetylcysteine or Hypromellose.